Prothrombin Time

Clotting time of PLASMA recalcified in the presence of excess TISSUE THROMBOPLASTIN. Factors measured are FIBRINOGEN; PROTHROMBIN; FACTOR V; FACTOR VII; and FACTOR X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with COUMARINS.

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.625.115.610, E05.200.625.115.610, G09.188.680

MeSH Unique ID: D011517

Entry Terms:

• Prothrombin Times
• Time, Prothrombin
• Times, Prothrombin
• Russell's Viper Venom Time
• Russell Viper Venom Time
• Russells Viper Venom Time
• Quick Test
• Test, Quick
• Thrombotest

See Also:

• Blood Coagulation

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