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MeSH Heading: Prothrombin Time
Tree Number(s): E01.370.225.625.115.610; E05.200.625.115.610; G09.188.680
Unique ID: D011517
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011517
Scope Note: Clotting time of PLASMA recalcified in the presence of excess TISSUE THROMBOPLASTIN. Factors measured are FIBRINOGEN; PROTHROMBIN; FACTOR V; FACTOR VII; and FACTOR X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with COUMARINS.
Entry Term(s): Quick Test; Russell Viper Venom Time; Russell's Viper Venom Time; Russells Viper Venom Time; Thrombotest
NLM Classification #: QY 410
See Also: Blood Coagulation
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2011/06/24

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