Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.225.625.115w.610w
  2. E05.200.625.115w.610w
  3. G09.188.680w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prothrombin Time. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011517. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011517
  2. Prothrombin Time. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prothrombin_time
  3. Prothrombin Time. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1144385