Clotting time

The duration required for blood to form a clot is a critical measure in diagnosing and monitoring bleeding disorders and assessing anticoagulant therapy effectiveness. Various tests, such as Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), and Thrombin Time (TT), are used to measure clotting time, each evaluating different pathways of the coagulation process. This measure is particularly important for healthcare providers managing patients with conditions like hemophilia, liver disease, and those on anticoagulant medications.