Assay Type
Prothrombin Time

Description
Liquid Thromboplastin, ISI < 1.3

Intended Use
Phosphoplastin RL is intended for use in the one-stage Prothrombin Time (PT) test and in PT based hemostasis assays. The PT can be used to screen for coagulopathies, for extrinsic factor assays, and for therapeutic monitoring of Warfarin and related drugs.

Uses
The Prothrombin Time (PT) Test is used to:

  1. Screen for congenital or acquired deficiencies in the extrinsic and common pathways
  2. Monitor warfarin therapy
  3. Aid in diagnosis of DIC
  4. Aid in diagnosis of inhibitors to Factors II, V, and X.