PTT
Alternative names:
activated partial thromboplastin time; APTT; partial thromboplastin time
What the risks are:
- excessive bleeding
- fainting or feeling lightheaded
- hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
- multiple punctures to locate veins
Note: this test is often performed on people who may have bleeding problems; if so, the risk of bleeding and hematoma are slightly greater than for people without bleeding problems.
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