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?

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, 201511 yr by Jorge Fraga

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, 201511 yr by RNsleever715

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, 201511 yr by Jorge Fraga

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.

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

yes my ptt is 48

I think normal range is up to 36.5

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

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