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Evaluation of prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time.

Authors :
Lahoti C
Rangwala AF
Source :
New Jersey medicine : the journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey [N J Med] 1992 May; Vol. 89 (5), pp. 375-8.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) tests are commonly ordered for hospitalized patients. A significant reduction in laboratory workload and expense can be achieved if these tests are ordered appropriately. The likelihood that the patient will benefit from these tests is small.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0885-842X
Volume :
89
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
New Jersey medicine : the journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1635675