title: New method for the rapid detection of vitamin k deficiency.
abstract: A new method is introduced for the rapid detection of vitamin K deficiency. The method is based on the direct measurement of the precursor factor II molecules that enter the blood in cases of vitamin K deficiency. The practical use of the new method has been evaluated on the basis of the results obtained in 28 plasma samples of patients suspected of liver disease and/or vitamin K deficiency.
mesh_terms: D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011516:Prothrombin / Q000378:metabolism; D011517:Prothrombin Time; D013053:Spectrophotometry / Q000379:methods*; D014813:Vitamin K Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D011516:Prothrombin