Prothrombine Time

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PCT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1701

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Prothrombine Time

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

  • Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.7

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Citrate (Light Blue Cap)

Last updated: 14/01/2026