Is Prothrombin time 20 high, normal or dangerous? What does PT level 20 mean?

Your Prothrombin time level of 20 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

Ideal values of Prothrombin time depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal Prothrombin time value
<5 years 12.24
5-10 years 12.485
10-15 years 12.735
15-20 years 12.99
20-25 years 13.25
25-30 years 13.515
30-35 years 13.785
35-40 years 14.061
40-45 years 14.342
45-50 years 14.629
50-55 years 14.922
55-60 years 15.22
60-70 years 15.524
70-80 years 15.834
80-90 years 15.828
90-100 years 15.822
>100 years 15.815

*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

Ideal values of Prothrombin time depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal Prothrombin time value
<5 years 12.247
5-10 years 12.499
10-15 years 12.756
15-20 years 13.019
20-25 years 13.287
25-30 years 13.561
30-35 years 13.84
35-40 years 14.125
40-45 years 14.416
45-50 years 14.713
50-55 years 15.016
55-60 years 15.325
60-70 years 15.641
70-80 years 15.963
80-90 years 15.956
90-100 years 15.95
>100 years 15.944

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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:

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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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