Does apixaban affect coagulation tests? A Comprehensive Overview
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Apixaban affects coagulation tests, but standard measures like prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) are not reliable for gauging its true anticoagulant effect due to low sensitivity and high variability. This unpredictable impact means that specialized, calibrated anti-Factor Xa (anti-Xa) testing is required for an accurate assessment of drug levels.
