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Old 07-02-2012, 09:22 AM
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Wiki has a pretty good explanation.

Basically it is a test to measure blood plasma clotting time. High readings may indicate a vitamin K deficiency. I don't think it has much to do with MG per se. I think it comes into play when any patient is on IVIG or plasmapheresis therapy.
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