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Prothrombin Time (PT) and the International Normalized Ratio (INR)



Definition

  • The PT assesses the coagulation activity of the extrinsic and common coagulation pathways.

  • Tissue thromboplastin (tissue factor) is used as a potent activator of the coagulation system in...

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