What is the name of the test used to measure the overall function of the coagulation cascade, particularly in assessing the efficacy of heparin therapy?

A Prothrombin Time (PT)
B Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
C Thrombin Time (TT)
D Whole Blood Clotting Time
The Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) is a test used to evaluate the intrinsic and common pathways of coagulation, which is particularly useful in monitoring heparin therapy.
Clinical Hematology Principles, Procedures, and Correlations
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