ACT

Also known as: Activated Coagulation Time

Formal name: Activated Clotting Time

Common Questions

Is ACT ever done in the laboratory?

1. Is ACT ever done in the laboratory?

Rarely is the test performed in the central laboratory. The sample is not stable so the test must be run right away, close to the patient, usually at the patients bedside or in a satellite laboratory.

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