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 Definition The process of the interaction of blood coagulation factors that results in an insoluble fibrin clot. [d] [e]
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PT, PTT and INR

Since you mention the prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time, is this the place where the Internationalized Normalized Ratio (INR) should be given, as the method of working around specific laboratory normal values for PT/PTT? If not here, where? Should there be a section on coagulation tests in general? Howard C. Berkowitz 12:01, 10 June 2008 (CDT)