Prothrombin Time (PT)
LABOKLIN Service ID: 599
This test comprises the coagulation factors of the extrinsic system. It has to be taken into account, however, that levels may be normal in chronic coagulation. PT is used as diagnostic aid in suspected poisoning with vitamin K antagonists (coumarin and warfarin derivatives) and for therapy monitoring while vitamin K is administered.
| Material | citrate plasma 1:10 (1 part citrate + 9 parts blood) 0.5 ml |
| Method | Coagulometry |
| Species list | Dog, cat, horse, others on request |
| Duration | Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat) |