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Prothrombin Time (PT)

Prothrombin time evaluates how rapidly the extrinsic coagulation pathway produces a blood clot.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:TPTaux de ProthrombineTemps de QuickProthrombin TimePTTiempo de Protrombina

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85%
70
100
‹ LowRange: 70 – 100 %High ›

Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

70 – 100 %

Adult females

70 – 100 %

Adult males

70 – 100 %

Common alternative units:
secondes(×1 %)

What does a low result mean?

A modest drop is intentional when taking anticoagulant medications and can also occur with lower vitamin K intake.

What does a high result mean?

A value near or slightly above 100% demonstrates robust and healthy natural clotting potential.

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  • Does this align with my current medication goals?
  • Is my dietary vitamin K intake sufficient?
  • When should we perform our next follow-up check?

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