All of these are laboratory tests that measure how quickly the blood clots EXCEPT ________

A) PT
B) PTT
C) CD4 count
D) ACT


C
Explanation: A) Prothrombin time (PT) does measure blood clotting time.
B) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) does measure blood clotting time.
C) Correct! The CD4 count is used to monitor the progress of AIDS.
D) Activated clotting time (ACT) does measure blood clotting time.

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