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What is the Prothrombin Time (PT) Test ?

PT test or Prothrombin time test shows how well the plasma can clot. This test is used to determine if someone has bleeding problems and to check how well anticoagulant medicine is working. It is recommended before any surgical procedure. 

What is the Prothrombin Time test purpose ?

• To detect and diagnose bleeding or clotting abnormalities.
• Before the surgical procedure to diagnose the risk of bleeding 
• This test is mainly done for the patients who are on blood thinning medicines such as warfarin.
• To look for the signs of bleeding and clotting disorders.
• To assess liver condition.

What is the Prothrombin Time Test preparation ?

• No specific preparation such as fasting is needed for this test however your doctors may ask you to stop taking a few medications such as anticoagulants, aspirin etc.
• Avoid taking drug before the test as it may alter the test results

What is the Prothrombin Time Test Procedure ?

• A lab technician will tie a plastic rubber band around your arm to find the vein
• Then after finding the vein, the area from which the blood sample will be drawn is cleaned using an alcohol swab to avoid infections
• After this the blood sample is taken out
• After getting the desired sample the puncture site is covered with the bandage to avoid bleeding
• Blood sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis

After Care

Just leave your dressing strip for at least 15 mins after the sample collection

Prothrombin Time Test Normal range 

• Prothrombin time (PT)-11 to 13.5 seconds
• International normalised ratio (INR) of 0.8 to 1.2 sec 
• INR of 2 to 3 if you are taking anticoagulants.

What does the results indicates

If your PT test result or INR level is high it means that Your blood clots slower than usual. If you are not taking warfarin, this may indicate a liver issue, bleeding or blood clotting disease,A high score could also indicate insufficient vitamin K intake.

• If you are taking warfarin then your appropriate INR levels should be 2-3
• INR from 2-3 indicates bleeding problems
• INR higher then 3 indicates higher risk of bleeding
• INR lower than 2 indicates a risk of developing a blood clot

Prothrombin Time (PT) Test price in Delhi

The Prothrombin Time (PT) Test cost varies INR 200 to INR 1500 by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. 

Required Documents for Prothrombin Time (PT) Test

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Why you should choose ganesh diagnostic centre

• We provide high standard quality services at an affordable price

• Free home sample collection is available
• 100% accurate result is provided as patients health is our top priority
• Emergency test services are available 24*7*365 days