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What does prothrombin time measure?

What does prothrombin time measure?

A prothrombin time (PT) test measures how long it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample.

Last updated on 10 Aug 2023

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What is the use of a bilirubin blood test?

A bilirubin blood test is used to check the health of your liver. The test is also commonly used to help diagnose newborn jaundice.

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What is the role of prothrombin?

Prothrombin is one of the key proteins in the blood coagulation system.

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Does cirrhosis always appear on blood tests (ALT/AST)?

No not always. However, one can rely on the AST/ALT ratio. An AST/ALT ratio higher than one (where the AST is higher than ALT) means you may have cirrhosis. An AST/ALT ratio higher than 2:1 (where the AST is more than twice as high as the ALT) is a sign of alcoholic liver disease.

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Which vitamin is the blood clot formed in the human body?

Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.

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How does blood enter the liver?

The liver receives a blood supply from two sources. The first is the hepatic artery which delivers oxygenated blood from the general circulation. The second is the hepatic portal vein delivering deoxygenated blood from the small intestine containing nutrients.

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