Test Name

• APTT

Test Code

• 1061

Test Synonym

• ACTIVATED PTT, APTT, PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTING TIME, PTT, Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

Minimum Volume

• See Below

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood Or Plasma

Primary Container

• Light Blue Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Frozen- Plasma

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated or Frozen

TAT

• 1 day

Specimen Requirements

• WHOLE BLOOD OR FROZEN PLASMA FROM A LIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE - must draw to the fill line on vial or sample will be rejected