PT INR (Prothrombin Time) in Bangalore
Understanding PT INR (Prothrombin Time) in Bangalore
What is PT INR (Prothrombin Time) in Bangalore?
PT INR (Prothrombin Time) test is performed to estimate blood’s ability to clot and is available at an affordable price in Bangalore with Tata 1mg labs. It is used to diagnose bleeding or clotting disorders and to check the efficacy of any ongoing anticoagulant medication. Usually, this test is also advised before any surgical procedure.
The international normalized ratio (INR) is calculated from a prothrombin time (PT) result and is used to monitor how effectively blood-thinning medication is working to prevent blood clots. Higher-than-normal values indicate that blood takes a longer time to clot, whereas values lower-than-normal could indicate a clotting disorder where blood takes less time to clot.
A duly-filled coagulation requisition form is mandatory for sample collection. No other preparation is required for this test.
What does PT INR (Prothrombin Time) measure?
A PT INR (Prothrombin Time) test helps to detect bleeding or clotting disorders. This test measures the time a blood sample takes to clot after chemicals are added to it. INR is a calculation that adjusts the chemicals added to the sample to measure PT and make the test results comparable among different labs.
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References
- Yang R, Moosavi L. Prothrombin Time [Internet]. Treasure Island, Florida: StatPearls Publishing; Jan. 2023 [Accessed 28 Feb.2023] Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544269/
- Prothrombin Time [Internet]. Rochester, NY: University of Rochester Medical Center; [Accessed 28 Feb.2023] Available from: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=pt_prothrombin_time
- Prothrombin Time - an overview [Internet]. ScienceDirect; [Accessed 28 Feb.2023] Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/prothrombin-time
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