The test is also known as the pro time or PT test.
The INR has basically replaced the prothrombin time, or PT.
Prothrombin time
Extrinsic clotting factor
Prothrombin time
Vitamin K status is measured by the prothrombin time test
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Prothrombin time
prothrombin time
Code 85610 is for laboratory test for prothrombin time. Supercoder.com has CPT codes and their descriptions.
prothrombin time, hematocrit
Prothrombin time detects how long it takes for blood to clot. It is used to monitor blood thinning medications, assess bleeding risks, and diagnose clotting disorders.
The normal prothrombin time is 11-15 seconds, although there is some variation depending on the source of the thromboplastin used in the test.