Prothrombin activity
Prothrombin is one of blood coagulation factors, and prothrombin is one of the vitamin K-dependent factors synthesized by the liver, so it is necessary to detect the activity of prothrombin in liver function tests. Prothrombin activity (PTA) is a sensitive indicator for judging the severity and prognosis of hepatocyte necrosis.
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