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Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Hematologic Tests > Blood Coagulation Tests > Prothrombin Time
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Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena > Blood Physiological Phenomena > Prothrombin Time

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Prothrombin Time  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Quick Test
  • Russell's Viper Venom Time
  • Test, Quick
  • Thrombotest

Scope note

  • Clotting time of PLASMA recalcified in the presence of excess TISSUE THROMBOPLASTIN. Factors measured are FIBRINOGEN; PROTHROMBIN; FACTOR V; FACTOR VII; and FACTOR X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with COUMARINS.

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