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PT

Also known as: Prothrombin Time, Pro Time
Formal name: Prothrombin Time
Related tests: Activated Clotting Time (ACT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT or PTT), Prothrombin Consumption Time (PCT), Fibrinogen, Coagulation Factors
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To check how well blood-thinning medications (anti-coagulants) are working to prevent blood clots

When to get tested?
If you are taking an anti-coagulant drug or think you may have a bleeding disorder

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm



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