PROTHROMBIN TIME

Prothrombin Time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes for your blood to clot. It is primarily used to assess the clotting ability of blood, which is essential in preventing excessive bleeding or clotting disorders. The test evaluates the function of several blood clotting factors (proteins) involved in the coagulation process, specifically the extrinsic and common pathways of coagulation.