Prothrombin time (PT)
Code:
pt
Lab:
C
Days test started:
M-Sa
TAT:
1 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
1 mL citrated plasma.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.Collection Protocol
Collect blood into a citrated vacutainer tube; invert gently to mix. Centrifuge and transfer the citrated plasma to a labelled, plastic vial without additional anticoagulant. Freeze immediately. When transferring plasma, avoid contamination by cells within the buffy coat.Additional Information
PT is a useful screening test for the extrinsic and common coagulation pathways.