Prothrombin Time and Partial Thromboplastin Time (PT and PTT) LabCorp

$27.00

LabCorp Test #: 020321; CPT: 85610, 85730

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test measures how long it takes your blood to clot, which helps check for bleeding and clotting problems. Prothrombin Time (PT) checks one specific clotting pathway, while Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) checks another. Together, they give a comprehensive view of your blood's clotting ability.
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Why To Buy

This PT and PTT test from Defy Medical checks how quickly your blood clots, which can help identify the cause of excessive bleeding or bruising.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Bleeding easily: This test helps check for clotting problems that might cause you to bleed more than usual.
  • Bleeding gums: Abnormal clotting times measured by this test can indicate why your gums might be bleeding excessively.
  • Blood in stool: This test can help identify clotting disorders that may lead to blood in your stool.
  • Blood in urine: Checking your clotting times with this test can help determine if a clotting issue is causing blood in your urine.
  • Bruising easily: This test can reveal clotting problems that might make you bruise more easily.
  • Nosebleeds: Abnormal results from this test can point to clotting issues that may be causing frequent nosebleeds.
Symptoms Bleeding easily, Bleeding gums, Blood in stool, Blood in urine, Bruising easily, Nosebleeds