Biomarkers · Chemical
A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.
What the laboratory says this test is for
Screening test for abnormalities of coagulation factors that are involved in the extrinsic pathway. Also used to monitor effects of Warfarin therapy and to study patients with hereditary and acquired clotting disorders.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 8847
What the laboratory says this test is for
The aPTT is a screening test that will detect deficiencies or inhibitors to the intrinsic (Factors VIII, IX, XI and XII) and common (Factors II, V, X and fibrinogen) pathway coagulation factors.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 763
What the laboratory says this test is for
PT/INR: Screening test for abnormalities of coagulation factors that are involved in the extrinsic pathway. Also used to monitor effects of Warfarin therapy and to study patients with hereditary and acquired clotting disorders. aPTT: The aPTT is a screening test that will detect deficiencies or inhibitors to the intrinsic (Factors VIII, IX, XI and XII) and common (Factors II, V, X and Fibrinogen) pathway coagulation factors.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 4914
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