The mnemonic
Two, Seven, Nine, Ten
What each word stands for
- 2Prothrombin (factor II)
- 7Factor VII
- 9Factor IX
- 10Factor X
Why it matters clinically
Warfarin impairs these factors; short half-life factor VII makes PT the first test to rise.
Where it stops being reliable
Proteins C and S are also vitamin K dependent but are not covered by this list.
Teaching aid, still awaiting independent review. Confirm facts in a standard source.