Prothrombin Time and INR. Guide. Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. A prothrombin time test can be used to check for bleeding problems. PT is also used to check whether medicine to prevent blood clots is working. A PT test may also be called an INR test.rothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. A prothrombin time test can be used to check for bleeding problems. PT is also used to check whether medicine to prevent blood clots is working. A PT test may also be called an INR test.
Use the following estimates, based on a body weight of 150lbs, to help you determine how many calories you might burn doing about an hour of typical daily housework/ cleaning: 1  Sweeping x 10 minutes = 37 calories. 2  Vacuuming x 10 minutes = 37 calories.  Ironing x 20 minutes = 50 calories.
Not only will your floor look cleaner, but you'll also burn more calories. Scrubbing the kitchen floor -- or any floor, for that matter -- will burn about 400 calories per hour. You'll tone your arms and your shoulders, especially if you switch to the opposite arm about halfway through the chore.