Description
The Prothrombin Time (PT) with INR test contains 1 test with 2 biomarkers PT and International normalized ratio (INR). Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot. A screening test for abnormalities of coagulation factors that are involved in the extrinsic pathway. Also used to monitor effects of Warfarin therapy and to study patients with hereditary and acquired clotting disorders.
Disease/Condition
Blood Coagulation
Location
Specimen
Type
Photo-Optical Clot Detection