activated partial thromboplastin time (aptt):

When is aPTT Test Indicated in Gynecology?


Preoperative Evaluation: Prior to gynecological surgeries, aPTT may be tested to assess bleeding risk.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: For patients presenting with menorrhagia, aPTT helps in diagnosing underlying coagulation disorders like von Willebrand Disease.
Unexplained Bleeding: To investigate the cause of unexplained bleeding episodes, which might be due to coagulation factor deficiencies.
Pregnancy Complications: To monitor and manage conditions such as pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome, where coagulation status can be critically affected.

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