Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
COAGULATION
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
EDTA whole blood, Citrated plasma.
At collection citrate tube must be filled up to the mark.
Test components
APTT, PT/INR.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 2-8 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2-8 hours at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 2 WEEKS at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of suspected bleeding tendency/ diathesis.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026

