K29005559 | APTT-S

Category: Coagulation

Description

In vitro medical diagnostic device used for the determination of activated partial thromboplastin times, with optimum sensitivity to factor deficiencies, heparin, lupus-like inhibitors, and related coagulation procedures using phospholipid extract and a near-colloidal particle activator. The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is used to detect disorders in the intrinsic coagulation system, which involves coagulation factors VIII, IX, XI, XII, prekallikrein, and high molecular weight kininogen. The aPTT-S is also used in assays which quantitate these factors and in monitoring heparin therapy. The device can be used with manual or automated methods.