Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time near me in Kolkata

Available at an affordable price in Kolkata with Tata 1mg labs, an Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time test helps evaluate your body's ability to form blood clots. This test is performed to check if you have problems associated with your clotting factors which can result in excessive blood loss. It helps diagnose various bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), antiphospholipid syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), etc. 

Your doctor may suggest an Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time test if you have symptoms of bleeding or clotting disorders, such as unexplained and inappropriate heavy bleeding, easy bruising, unusual heavy nose bleeds, leg swelling, redness on the legs, or chest pain. Additionally, this test is performed to monitor ongoing treatment with anticoagulant medicines. 

Overnight fasting (8-12 hours) is preferred but not mandatory for this test. However, drinking water is acceptable. Also, a duly filled coagulation requisition form is mandatory at the time of sample collection. If you take anticoagulant medication, it is advised to give the testing sample before the daily dose is taken.