PT / INR
A measure of blood clotting time — also reflects liver function.
What is it
Prothrombin time measures how long blood takes to clot via the extrinsic clotting pathway. The INR (international normalized ratio) standardizes results across labs.
Why it's measured
PT/INR has been used in evaluating clotting function, monitoring warfarin therapy, and assessing liver synthetic function in clinical research.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
INR 0.9 – 1.1 ratio
Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.
What results may indicate
Elevated
Elevated INR has been associated with clotting impairment, warfarin therapy, and liver dysfunction in research literature.
Lower
May indicate hypercoagulability in certain settings.
These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.
When it's measured
Used in clotting evaluation and as part of liver synthetic function assessment.
Related markers
Measured in
A complete look at your heart, hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and longevity systems — drawn at Quest or LabCorp, reviewed by a U.S.-licensed physician.
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