This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'All are to access platelet functions except- \nSelect and explain. \nA. Prothrombin time, B. Bleeding time, C. Clot retraction time, D. Prothrombin deactivation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: ROBBINS BASIC PATHOLOGY 9THEDITION PGNO 450 Prothrombin time (PT). This test assesses the extrinsic and common coagulation pathways. It measures the time (in seconds) needed for plasma to clot after addition of tissue thromboplastin (e.g., brain extract) and Ca2+ ions. A prolonged PT can result from a deficiency of factor V, VII, or X or prothrombin or fibrinogen, or by an acquired inhibitor (typically an antibody) that interferes with the extrinsic pathway.', 'role': 'assistant'}]