Lab references

Coagulation and Thrombosis Markers

Prothrombin time (PT) — lab reference

Reagent-specific. Interpret with INR, liver function, vitamin K, and anticoagulants.

Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

Purser Wellness approved rule

Unit: seconds

Male: 11-14

Female: 11-14

How to read this marker

Reagent-specific. Interpret with INR, liver function, vitamin K, and anticoagulants.

The wider testing context

Reference intervals below apply to patients not receiving anticoagulants. Medication-specific therapeutic ranges must be handled separately.

Using this reference

This is the approved adult, nonpregnant baseline unless the rule explicitly states otherwise. Keep the performing laboratory’s reference interval separate from this Purser Wellness rule. Match units and review the specimen, method, timing, medicines and relevant clinical context before interpreting a result. These pages do not calculate a personal high/low status or prescribe treatment.

A question to bring to your visit

Which parts of the Prothrombin time (PT) rule apply to my report’s method, units and collection conditions, and what other findings should we review alongside it?

Approved by Dr. Daniel Purser, MD · PW-LABS-1.0. The source laboratory’s interval remains separate.

Names you may see

Prothrombin time (PT) · PT · Prothrombin time