The aPTT test is used to measure and evaluate all the clotting factors

What do aPTT levels indicate?

The partial thromboplastin time (PTT; also known as activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)) is a screening test that helps evaluate a person’s ability to appropriately form blood clots. It measures the number of seconds it takes for a clot to form in a sample of blood after substances (reagents) are added.

What does it mean when aPTT is low?

What does a low activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) in a blood test mean? A low activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) show that blood is clotting faster than normal and that increases the risk to develop a blood clot.