Coagulation Panel

A coagulation panel is a blood test that assesses how well your blood clots. It measures specific proteins and factors in your blood that are crucial for the clotting process. This test can help identify bleeding disorders, monitor patients on blood thinners, and evaluate liver function. Key components often measured include Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), and INR (International Normalized Ratio). Understanding these results helps healthcare professionals determine the risk of excessive bleeding or clotting and guide appropriate treatment and management decisions.