Practicals · Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion · Coagulation
Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)
- Type
- Lab technique
- Curriculum level
- Level II (DNB)
- Also called
- APTT
Videos and resources
- VideoPT/INR vs aPTT (PTT) Nursing Explained NCLEX Lab Values7:29
- VideoHemostasis: Lesson 4 - Tests (INR, PTT, platelets, fibrinogen, D-dimer)25:21
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Perform coagulation tests like prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen assay, thrombin time” ( NMC curriculum, page 12)
“Understand the general principles of screening coagulation tests (e.g., prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen, and thrombin time).” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 10)