Is Prothrombin time 16.8 high, normal or dangerous? What does PT level 16.8 mean?
Your Prothrombin time level of 16.8 is a High Prothrombin time level.
High levels of Prothrombin time in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Prothrombin time level is between 12 seconds and 16 seconds, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Prothrombin time levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Prothrombin time found among men : 12 - 16 seconds
| Age | Ideal Prothrombin time value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 12.202 |
| 5-10 years | 12.407 |
| 10-15 years | 12.615 |
| 15-20 years | 12.827 |
| 20-25 years | 13.042 |
| 25-30 years | 13.261 |
| 30-35 years | 13.484 |
| 35-40 years | 13.711 |
| 40-45 years | 13.941 |
| 45-50 years | 14.175 |
| 50-55 years | 14.413 |
| 55-60 years | 14.655 |
| 60-70 years | 14.901 |
| 70-80 years | 15.151 |
| 80-90 years | 15.406 |
| 90-100 years | 15.665 |
| >100 years | 15.928 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Prothrombin time found among women : 12-16 seconds
| Age | Ideal Prothrombin time value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 12.208 |
| 5-10 years | 12.419 |
| 10-15 years | 12.634 |
| 15-20 years | 12.853 |
| 20-25 years | 13.075 |
| 25-30 years | 13.301 |
| 30-35 years | 13.531 |
| 35-40 years | 13.765 |
| 40-45 years | 14.003 |
| 45-50 years | 14.245 |
| 50-55 years | 14.491 |
| 55-60 years | 14.742 |
| 60-70 years | 14.997 |
| 70-80 years | 15.257 |
| 80-90 years | 15.521 |
| 90-100 years | 15.79 |
| >100 years | 15.785 |
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If you take a Prothrombin time blood test and the results are not in the normal range (12-16 seconds), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Prothrombin time levels include:
- Liver disease
- Vitamin K abnormality
- Hemophilia A and hemophilia B
- Decreased or defective factor I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V or X
- Willebrand disease
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How the Prothrombin time Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Prothrombin time test on you, you may need a Prothrombin time blood test. During the Prothrombin time blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Prothrombin time Test report by your pathologist.
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