Prothrombin Time Test at Home in Dubai
Also known as: PT, INR
Included
About the Test
Prothrombin time measures how long your blood takes to clot through one of the body's clotting pathways, and is usually reported with the INR, a standardised value. It is most often used to monitor people on warfarin (a blood thinner) and to check clotting before procedures or when a bleeding tendency or liver problem is suspected. Doctors order it both routinely for those on treatment and to investigate specific concerns.
What is it? A blood test, also called PT or reported as INR, measuring how long your blood takes to clot through one clotting pathway.
- Smart Report
- Home Collection
- DHA Licensed Staff
- Doctor Reviewed
Test Included: 1 Test
Prothrombin Time (PT)(1 Test)
Prothrombin Time test: purpose, preparation and results
Why take the Prothrombin Time test?
- Monitor and adjust the dose for people taking warfarin or similar blood thinners
- Check clotting function before surgery or certain procedures
- Help investigate unexplained bleeding or bruising and assess liver-related clotting
How to prepare for the Prothrombin Time test
No fasting is required. If you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, keep to your usual dosing schedule unless your doctor advises otherwise, and tell our nurse which medications you take.
Understanding your Prothrombin Time results
A longer time or higher INR means blood is taking longer to clot, which is the goal on blood thinners but may signal a clotting or liver issue otherwise; a lower value means faster clotting. Your doctor interprets the result against your treatment and target range. Reports are ready in 1 - 2 Days.
How to book the Prothrombin Time test in Dubai
- 1Book your slot
Book on the site or WhatsApp — same morning or next day. Fasting reminders included.
- 2Your nurse visits
A DHA-licensed nurse does a ~20-minute draw at your home, office or hotel. Sealed kit.
- 3Lab processes it
Most of our tests are processed at AVM Labs, Dubai, a CAP-accredited laboratory with ISO 15189 accreditation from EIAC (No. LB-MED-227).
- 4Your doctor reads it
A BestDOC doctor reviews the results, then the report lands on email + WhatsApp with notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anything else? Ask on WhatsApp — we usually reply in three minutes.
PT is the raw clotting time in seconds, while INR is a standardised value calculated from it so results are comparable between labs. People on warfarin are usually monitored using their INR against a target range set by their doctor.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally. Our DHA-licensed nurse collects the sample at your home, office or hotel in around 20 minutes.
Unless your doctor has told you otherwise, continue your usual warfarin schedule so the result reflects your true level. Always tell our nurse which medications you take, so it can be noted with your sample.
PT/INR results are ready in 1 - 2 Days. A doctor-reviewed report is sent to your WhatsApp and email, which is useful if your dose needs adjusting.
If you take warfarin, your INR needs to stay within a target range that balances clot prevention against bleeding risk. Regular testing lets your doctor fine-tune the dose safely as your body and diet change.
The PT/INR test is 105 AED on a self-pay basis, and we do not process insurance claims. Home collection is available across Dubai with same-morning or next-day slots.