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APTT (prolonged)

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A lengthened APPT may indicate:

  • factor VIII deficiency
  • factor VIII inhibitors
  • factor IX deficiency
  • factor XI deficiency
  • presence of antiphospholipid antibodies
  • heparin usage

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