Prothrombin Fragment 1+2 LabCorp

$336.00

LabCorp Test #: 500016, CPT: 83520

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 levels of prothrombin fragments, which are pieces of a protein involved in blood clotting. It helps evaluate how well your blood clotting system is working and can be used to monitor certain blood thinning medications. High levels might indicate increased clot formation, while low levels might suggest issues with clotting.
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This test checks for Prothrombin Fragment 1+2, which helps evaluate blood clotting function, potentially identifying the cause of bleeding issues like easy bruising or nosebleeds.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Bleeding gums: This test can help identify clotting problems that may lead to bleeding gums.
  • Blood in urine: Abnormal clotting detected by this test could be related to blood in the urine.
  • Bruising easily: This test checks for issues with blood clotting which can cause easy bruising.
  • Fatigue: While not a direct cause, underlying conditions affecting clotting can cause fatigue, which this test may help investigate.
  • Heavy periods: This test can help identify clotting disorders that might contribute to heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • Nosebleeds: This test checks for clotting problems that could be the reason for frequent nosebleeds.
Symptoms Bleeding gums, Blood in urine, Bruising easily, Fatigue, Heavy periods, Nosebleeds