PT test measures the time that the blood takes to clot. This process requires the activation of protein prothrombin (that is produced in the liver) to initiate the clotting process. This test is usually ordered as a part of the coagulation profile or to monitor warfarin treatment.

• To monitor treatment with blood thinners like heparin and warfarin.

• To monitor liver disease.

• To understand excessive bleeding tendency.

• To assess risk of bleeding before any surgery.

• To diagnose abnormal clots in the body.

• Patients who are on blood thinner therapy.

• People having history of easy bruising or unusual excessive bleeding like heavy menstruation, bleeding gums.

• People with abnormal clot formations.

• Patients with liver disease.

• People diagnosed with other bleeding or clotting factor deficiency

• Fasting is not required for this test.

• Please stop all OTC medications at least 24 hours prior to the test.

• The Ceruloplasmin Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹750 to ₹1460