High PTT?

[greatestnameever 49]

I got like a million blood tests done in prep for my surgery (1/26), and they said my PT was normal but that my PTT was elevated and it might have an effect on my surgery date. Apparently it just means I might clot more. The doctor says it might be a lab error so I'm gonna get the test rerun. Anyone else have this problem?

[Jorge Fraga 1]

Hi . my name is Jorge. I am scheduled for surgery this coming wendsday and my ptt is elevated......I do not know what doctors will decide. I hope is nothing and they can do the surgery. Can you please let me know what the ptt is all about?

thanks,, JOrge

Edited June 22, 2015 by Jorge Fraga

[RNsleever715 117]

The PTT is a test that measures how long it takes your blood to clot. If it is high, that means it takes your blood longer than normal to clot, which puts you at risk for bleeding. There are other tests they can (and should) perform if your PTT is elevated and you aren't on medication that would cause it.

Edited June 22, 2015 by RNsleever715

[Jorge Fraga 1]

I just word from the nurse from my primary doctor that they will send out the release to my surgeon. thanks for your post about my ptt......

Edited June 22, 2015 by Jorge Fraga

[Jorge Fraga 1]

my doctor has not sent out the clearance as of today, I hope that tomorrow, she will fax it to the surgeons office. I am scheduled for surgery for this Wednesday.

[RNsleever715 117]

How high is your PTT? I don't want to alarm you but they should definitely address this prior to surgery.

[Jorge Fraga 1]

yes my ptt is 48

I think normal range is up to 36.5

[Jorge Fraga 1]

I really hope that they do not cancel the surgery for this......although I do not know how serious could this ptt really be.

[RNsleever715 117]

Did you have it rechecked? There are certain meds that can cause it to be elevated.