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Health Encyclopedia: Prothrombin Time (Pt)

Alternative Names

PT; Pro-time

Normal Values

The normal range is 11 to 13.5 seconds. However, "normal" varies from lab to lab.

The PT time will be longer in persons who take blood thinners.

What abnormal results mean

Increased PT times may be due to:

Bile duct obstruction
Cirrhosis
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Hepatitis
Malabsorption
Vitamin K deficiency

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Expert & Community Posts

Q&A: Is Coumadin Safe for Colitis?

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...well. If you are going to stay on Coumadin, your prothrombin times (PT) should be closely... Read more »

I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?

By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...warfarin/Coumadin®. Your doctor will order what is called a Protime (PT), a Partial... Read more »

Back on Coumadin

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

It's been seven weeks since I had my baby. The time is really flying by and soon my... Read more »

Coumadin Diet

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

... I go once a month. It’s called a PT Test, or prothrombin time. It measures the tendency of... Read more »

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Health Guide

Prothrombin time (PT)

PT; Pro-time What the risks are This test is often done on people who may have bleeding problems. The risks of bleeding and hematoma in these patients are... Read more »

Prothrombin time (PT)

Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot. See also: Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ... Read more »

Prothrombin time (PT)

PT; Pro-time References Ferri FF. Ferris Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment. 2005 ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2005:1365. Hoffman R, Benz EJ,... Read more »

...concentration. Serum albumin measures protein in the blood (low levels indicate poor liver function).Prothrombin time (PT). The PT test measures in seconds the time it takes for blood clots to... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery

...kidney function, diabetes control), CBC (for inflammatory responses, anemia), cholesterol levels, INR (prothrombin time or pro time is now called INR) if on coumadin, digoxin levels if on digoxin,... Read more »

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Medications

Fiorinal Oral Drug Interactions

...(including fasting blood glucose, cholesterol levels, prothrombin time, urine 5-HIAA levels,... Read more »

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