PT (Prothrombin Time)

🔍 Overview

The Prothrombin Time (PT) test measures how long it takes for blood to clot. It helps evaluate the blood’s clotting ability and is commonly used to detect bleeding or clotting disorders and to monitor anticoagulant (blood thinner) therapy.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Assess blood clotting function

• Detect bleeding disorders

• Monitor blood thinner medications (like warfarin)

• Evaluate liver function

• Identify clotting factor deficiencies

✔ Often reported along with INR
✔ Important before surgeries and in liver disease evaluation

• Reports Within : 3 Days
• Sample: Blood
• Age : All Age Group
• Gender : Male and Female
• Fasting Not Required