You need to provide
Blood Sample
This test is for
Men, Women, Children
Test Preparation
Overview
- Purpose: Evaluates blood clotting ability by measuring the time it takes for blood to clot.
- Procedure: Analyzes the clotting time of plasma after adding a coagulation activator.
- Frequency: Ordered to assess coagulation disorders, monitor anticoagulant therapy, or before surgery.
- Significance: Helps diagnose bleeding disorders, liver disease, or monitor warfarin therapy.
- Interpretation: Prolonged prothrombin time indicates impaired clotting ability, while shortened time may indicate thrombosis or excessive clotting risk.
