Category: HEMOSTASIS | Code: K1311
Protrombin Time (PT)
Function
This test measures the time needed by the body to stop bleeding.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Saturday | 1 day | Citrate | Plasma Citrat, 0.5 mL | 4 hours, 20-25⁰C |
Condition
Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Score Reference
9.4 - 12.2 seconds