A partial thromboplastin The time test (PTT) uses a blood sample to measure how long it takes for the blood to clot. Typically, in the event of a cut or injury that causes bleeding, a number of different types of proteins work together to form a clot that stops the bleeding. These proteins are called coagulation factors or clotting factors.
If one of the clotting factors is absent, low, or not functioning properly, the blood will
- flow very slowly after an injury or surgery. When this occurs, there is a bleeding disorder. Cruciate ligament disorders can cause serious bleeding. Hemophilia is considered a type of bleeding disorder.
- Even without injury you bleed a lot or fast. This condition can lead to blood clots that can block blood flow and cause serious conditions such as heart attacks, heart attacks, and clots in non-vigorous cases.
The PTT test helps find specific groups of clotting points. It helps to show how many of these clotting points there are and how well they work.PTT analysis is often combined with other studies that test clotting points and how well they work.
Other names: activation partial thromboplastin Time, aptt, coagulation factor profile specific root.
What is it used for?
The PTT test is used to test tasks with specific groups of coagulation moments. The test was performed as follows
- Find the basis for very much bruising and bleeding.
- The cause of the coagulation problem. The conditions are: – Lupus and antiphospholipids. Certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).
- Beware of people who use heparin. Heparin is a form of medication used to prevent and treat blood clots; a PTT test can help ensure that the dose is safe and effective.
- Check the risk of bleeding problems before surgery or medical procedures. (The PTT test is not always used as a simple preoperative test. (It can be used for people at risk for bleeding).
Why do I need a PTT test?
You may need a PTT test in your case:
- You have a bleeding or bruising problem and the underlying cause is unknown
- You have a blood clot in a vein or artery
- You have liver disease (the liver makes most of the clotting substances).
- There has been a miscarriage
- Has been diagnosed with bleeding or coagulopathy and does not understand which coagulation moment is involved
- Used heparin (caregivers can use the PTT test or another test to find out what the effect of this drug is on you).
What happens in the PTT test?
The physician takes blood from a vein in your arm with a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood is collected in a test tube or vial. You will feel some pressure as the needle goes in and out. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
No special preparation is required for the PTT test.
Are there any risks associated with the test?
There is not enough risk in blood testing. The area where the needle is inserted can be slightly sore or bruised, but most signs disappear quickly.
What do the results mean?
The PTT result indicates how long it took for the blood to thicken. The PTT test is often performed in combination with another blood test, the prothrombinit test (PT), which determines other clotting points that the PTT test does not check. Doctors usually compare the results of both tests to see how the blood clots. Ask your doctor to tell you what the test results mean for your health.
In general, if the blood takes longer to clot than normal on the PTT test, this could be a symptom of
- Liver disease.
- Vitamin K deficiency.
- Certain genetic disorders. These disorders affect certain clotting points and increase the risk of bleeding. They include
- Von Willebrand disease.
- Hemophilia.
If the PTT test clots blood faster than normal, this can be a symptom.
- Early stages of disseminated inhalation of blood storing (DIC). This rare but important condition can occur when there is infection or damage to organs or tissues that affect blood clotting. In the early stages, there is a very high degree of blood clotting. Subsequently, DIC coagulation points in the blood begin to apply, leading to bleeding problems.
- Advanced ovarian, colon, or pancreatic cancer actually means that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body and cannot possibly be kept under control with treatment.
Discuss with your Internet provider what the results of your study may mean.
Is there anything else I should know about the PTT test?
If you suspect you have a coagulopathy related to lupus, you may be eligible for a test called the LA-PTT. This is a picture of a PTT test that specializes in looking for proteins associated with excessive clotting and numerous miscarriages.
It is supplied by MedlinePlus from the State Medical Library.
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