aPTT is done for assessing?
Ref: KD Tripathi, 7th ed. P 618-620PT (Prothrombin Time)aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)* Assess activity of extrinsic coagulation pathway.* Used when on warfarin treatment.* WePT: Warfarin for extrinsic; PT value assessed.* Assess activity of intrinsic coagulation pathway.* Used while on heparin treatment.* HINT: Heparin for intrinsic; aPTT value assessed.
Warfarin toxicity
LMW heparin
Heparin toxicity
Extrinsic coagulation pathway defect
Hematology