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In coagulation, the partial thromboplastin time is "the time required for the appearance of fibrin strands following the mixing of plasma with phospholipid platelet substitute (e.g., crude cephalins, soybean phosphatides). It is a test of the intrinsic pathway (factors VIII, IX, XI, and XII) and the common pathway (fibrinogen, prothrombin, factors V and X) of blood coagulation. It is used as a screening test and to monitor heparin therapy."[1]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Partial thromboplastin time (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.