Coagulation Tests

Question 1

INR (international Normalized Ratio)

Answer 1

0.8-1.2

Coumadin

Question 2

PT (Prothrombin Time)

Answer 2

10-13

Measures the time that it takes for plasma to clot

Question 3

PTT (Partial Prothrombin Time)

Answer 3

25-35

Heparin

Question 4

Ammonia

Answer 4

<40

Ammonia is a waste product produced by the body during breakdown of proteins.

Specific to liver failure. (Confusion)