About The Medical Condition Prothrombin Time

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Prothrombin Time

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Prothrombin Time Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Prothrombin Time?

Measurement of clotting time of plasma recalcified in the presence of excess tissue thromboplastin. Factors measured are fibrinogen, prothrombin, and factors V, VII, and X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with coumarins.

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