CPT^® 85730, Under Hematology and Coagulation Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 85730 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Hematology and Coagulation Procedures.

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The analyst performs the technical lab test using plasma or whole blood to measure partial thromboplastin time, PTT, also called APTT, activated partial thromboplastin time. The PTT assay can help diagnose bleeding disorders and monitor anticoagulant therapy.

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