Orderable Name PTT PTT - Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
2.7 mL
Container Type/Storage
Light Blue, Sodium Citrate
Plasma / Refrigerate
Methodology
Clot Based Method
Special Handling
Test should be performed within 4 hours of blood collection.
STAT Turnaround Time
1 Hour
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Range
aPTT sec
Birth-1 Day : 31.0-55.0
>1 Day-5 Days : 25.0-60.0
>5 Days-1 Month : 32.0-55.0
>1 Month-3 Months : 29.0-50.0
>3 Months-6 Months : 28.0-43.0
>6 Months-150 Years : 24.0-34.0
CPT
85730