Interpretation of Prothrombin Time and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Mixing Studies Using Predefined Algorithms
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
Published online on June 25, 2026
Abstract
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, Volume 32, January-December 2026.
BackgroundMixing test plasma with prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) with normal plasma in a 1:1 ratio, helps distinguish between clotting factor deficiency and inhibitors. In our clinical laboratory, the ...
BackgroundMixing test plasma with prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) with normal plasma in a 1:1 ratio, helps distinguish between clotting factor deficiency and inhibitors. In our clinical laboratory, the ...