Which of the following laboratory tests is used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of hemophilia C, a mild bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of factor XI?

A Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
B Prothrombin time (PT)
C Bleeding time
D Thrombin time
The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is a laboratory test used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of hemophilia C, as it measures the activity of the intrinsic and common coagulation pathways, which are affected by factor XI deficiency.
Clinical Hematology, 2nd edition
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high