Is Prothrombin time 8.5 low, normal or dangerous? What does PT level 8.5 mean?

Your Prothrombin time level of 8.5 is a Low Prothrombin time level.

Low Prothrombin time levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 12 seconds to 16 seconds suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

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	13.02
5-10 years	14.127
10-15 years	15.328
15-20 years	15.217
20-25 years	15.107
25-30 years	14.998
30-35 years	14.89
35-40 years	14.783
40-45 years	14.677
45-50 years	15.925
50-55 years	15.81
55-60 years	15.696
60-70 years	15.582
70-80 years	15.469
80-90 years	15.357
90-100 years	15.246
>100 years	15.136

*Ideal values ​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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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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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	13.051
5-10 years	14.194
10-15 years	15.437
15-20 years	15.319
20-25 years	15.201
25-30 years	15.085
30-35 years	14.97
35-40 years	14.856
40-45 years	14.742
45-50 years	14.629
50-55 years	15.91
55-60 years	15.788
60-70 years	15.667
70-80 years	15.547
80-90 years	15.428
90-100 years	15.31
>100 years	15.192

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.

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How the Prothrombin time Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a Prothrombin time test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Prothrombin time. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Prothrombin time test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.