
Protein Induced by Vitamin K Absence or Antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) and Vitamin K Deficiency
Specialty: | Nutrition |
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Description: | Protein Induced by Vitamin K Absence or Antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) is a protein that increases in patients with vitamin K deficiency. It is an earlier and more sensitive marker than the prothrombin time (PT). |
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