Why is it important to standardize the results of a prothrombin time (PT) test?
A) To account for the wide variation in commercial preparations of thromboplastin and the differences in instrumentation
B) To introduce a proportionality constant that ensures the results will fit onto the standard curve
C) To eliminate interference by anticoagulant drugs
D) None of the above
A
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a. NEC b. NOS
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