Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ page offers essential details about Chirayu Super Speciality Hospital's services, treatments, and appointment booking. Find answers to common questions about our specialized medical care, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. This resource ensures a smooth, informed experience when accessing our comprehensive healthcare services.
1. PTT
The PTT Test measures the time it takes for blood to clot, assessing the functionality of various clotting factors.
The PTT Test is necessary to diagnose bleeding or clotting disorders, monitor anticoagulant therapy, and evaluate overall clotting function.
No special preparation, such as fasting, is required for the PTT Test. However, inform your doctor about any medications you are taking.
A blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm and analyzed in a laboratory to measure the clotting time.
PTT Test results are usually available within a few hours to 24 hours, depending on the laboratory’s workload.
2. BT CT
The BT CT Test measures bleeding time and clotting time to assess the blood’s clotting ability.
No, fasting is not required. You can eat and drink normally before the test.
A healthcare provider makes a small incision on your skin to measure bleeding time and tests how long it takes for your blood to clot in a tube.
The BT CT Test helps diagnose bleeding disorders like haemophilia and clotting disorders such as thrombocytopenia.
The BT CT Test involves minimal risks, such as minor bleeding or bruising at the site of the incision.
3. AMMONIA
Symptoms may include confusion, fatigue, weakness, and in severe cases, coma.
Treatment involves reducing ammonia levels through medications and dietary changes.
Yes, certain medications, especially those metabolised by the liver, can influence ammonia levels.
Liver disease, kidney dysfunction, and urea cycle disorders can impact ammonia metabolism.
A blood sample is drawn from a vein in the arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis.