Prothrombin Time (PT)
A coagulation test, run in our accredited Georgetown laboratory.
Details
- Sample
- Plasma (Sodium Citrate)
- Department
- Coagulation
- Results
- About 2 hours after your sample is collected
- Fasting
- Not required
- Lab code
- PT
Before your visit
No special preparation is needed. Keep taking your usual medication unless your doctor told you otherwise.
Bring a photo ID and, if you have one, your doctor’s request form. A prescription is not required for lab tests.