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An elevated prothrombin time (PT) indicates that the blood takes longer to clot than normal, which can suggest a deficiency in clotting factors, liver dysfunction, or the presence of anticoagulants like warfarin. It may also indicate conditions such as vitamin K deficiency or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Elevated PT can be used to assess the functionality of the extrinsic and common coagulation pathways. It's important for healthcare providers to evaluate the underlying cause and adjust treatment accordingly.
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What is a normal protime level?
2.0
What is normal protime?
International Nomalized Ratio of 1.0
What color tube is uses for protime?
blue top
What color top tube is for protime?
blue top
What color top tube use for protime?
blue top
What color tube top is used for protime?
blue top
What color tube would you use for Protime blood collection?
A light blue top tube is typically used for Protime blood collection, as it contains sodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
What are the preferred tubes used to collect a CBC and Protime?
Blue sterile tube?
What does elevated cardio crp mean?
Inflammation
What does elevated levels of estrogen mean?
Yes.
What does Ramah mean?
it means elevated in Hebrew
What is the order of draw for a stat electrolyte a CBCa creatinine and a protime test?
The recommended order of draw for these tests is as follows: CBC (Complete Blood Count) Electrolytes Creatinine Prothrombin Time (Protime)
