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PT is affected by abnormalities or deficiencies in coagulation factors I, II, VII or X, for example in DIC, liver disease, or poisoning with vitamin K antagonists. Inherited defects are possible. PT is also prolonged by the presence of circulating anticoagulants. Inhibitors are often directed at factor X or thrombin and can include fibrin degradation products or heparin<sup>3</sup>.
PT is affected by abnormalities or deficiencies in coagulation factors I, II, VII or X, for example in DIC, liver disease, or poisoning with vitamin K antagonists. Inherited defects are possible. PT is also prolonged by the presence of circulating anticoagulants. Inhibitors are often directed at factor X or thrombin and can include fibrin degradation products or heparin<sup>3</sup>.
===Tests for Individual Clotting Factors===
Some specialised laboratories offer tests for specific clotting factors. A sodium citrate sample is required
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