PT Tube Laboratory Test Sodium Citrate Vacuum Blood Collection PT Tube With Blue

Product Specification

PT tube Laboratory Test Sodium Citrate Vacuum Blood Collection PT Tube with Blue Top

1.Product Description

The PT (Prothrombin Time) Tube is an essential medical device used for coagulation testing in healthcare settings. Designed to accurately measure the time it takes for blood to clot, the PT tube plays a vital role in assessing coagulation factors and monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy.

2.Key Features

• Coagulation Testing: The PT tube is specifically designed for prothrombin time testing, which evaluates the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade.
• Accurate Results: With precise measurements and reliable performance, the PT tube ensures accurate assessment of blood clotting times for diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
• Easy Identification: Each PT tube is labeled clearly, often with color-coded caps, making it easy for healthcare professionals to identify and differentiate it from other tubes used for various tests.
• Safety and Quality: Manufactured with high-quality materials and adhering to strict quality standards, the PT tube prioritizes patient safety and accurate test results.
• Compatibility: The PT tube is compatible with coagulation analyzers and laboratory equipment commonly used for coagulation testing.
• Versatile Application: Widely used in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities, the PT tube is indispensable for assessing coagulation status in patients with various condition.

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4.Product Information

• Anticoagulant Therapy Monitoring: The PT tube is extensively used to monitor patients receiving anticoagulant therapy, such as warfarin. Regular PT testing helps healthcare providers adjust medication dosages to maintain appropriate coagulation levels and prevent clotting disorders.
• Liver Function Assessment: Doctors often order PT tests to evaluate liver function since the liver produces many of the proteins involved in blood clotting. Abnormal PT results can indicate liver disease or dysfunction.
• Preoperative Screening: Prior to surgeries, PT tests are conducted using PT tubes to assess a patient's clotting ability. This information helps surgeons determine the risk of excessive bleeding during and after the procedure.
• Coagulation Disorders Diagnosis: PT tubes are utilized in diagnosing coagulation disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Abnormal PT results can indicate a deficiency in certain clotting factors.
• Emergency Department Use: In emergency settings, PT tubes play a crucial role in quickly assessing a patient's coagulation status, especially in cases of trauma, hemorrhage, or suspected clotting disorders.
• Routine Blood Testing: PT tests using PT tubes are included in routine blood tests to evaluate overall coagulation function and assess the risk of bleeding or clotting disorders.
• Research and Development: PT tubes are also employed in research studies focused on coagulation disorders, new anticoagulant therapies, and improving diagnostic techniques for clotting abnormalities.

6.Which blood tube for PT?
Blue-topped (3.2% sodium-citrate) tube.

7.What color tube does a PT go in?
A light-blue top tube (containing 3.2% sodium citrate) that will be used for coagulation testing must be filled to completion.

8.What is a PT test tube?
A prothrombin time (PT) test measures how many seconds it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample. Since the results of this test can vary with different labs or test methods, your results may be used to create an INR (international normalized ratio).

9.What are the specific tests performed using the PT tube?

• Prothrombin Time (PT) Test: This test measures the time it takes for blood to clot by assessing the activity of certain clotting factors in the blood, particularly factors I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V, VII, and X. Abnormal PT results can indicate clotting disorders or conditions affecting the liver's ability to produce clotting factors.
• International Normalized Ratio (INR) Test: Often derived from the PT test, the INR standardizes PT results, allowing for comparison of PT values among different laboratories and accounting for variations in testing methods. The INR is especially crucial for monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy like warfarin.
• Warfarin Monitoring: Patients taking warfarin or other oral anticoagulants require regular PT/INR monitoring to ensure that their blood is clotting within the desired therapeutic range. The PT tube is essential for this monitoring process.
• Liver Function Tests: PT tests are also utilized as part of liver function panels to assess the liver's ability to produce clotting factors. Abnormal PT results can indicate liver disease or dysfunction.
• Coagulation Disorder Evaluation: PT tests using the PT tube help diagnose coagulation disorders such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other conditions that affect blood clotting.
• Preoperative Screening: Before surgical procedures, PT tests using the PT tube are conducted to assess the patient's clotting ability and evaluate the risk of excessive bleeding during and after surgery.
• The PT tube is a crucial tool for conducting these tests accurately and efficiently, providing valuable information for diagnosing and managing various coagulation-related conditions and monitoring patients on anticoagulant therapy.