High Prothrombin Time lab values. Is that good or bad for us afibbers on a NOAC?

Should one’s PT range be higher while on Eliquis?

It might be elevated but it's not a reliable indicator. Most of the clotting measures just aren't meaningful with NOACs. Have a look at Table II in this paper.

Thanks Carey! Great article. I wondered why they take that lab if the results are not a reliable indicator.

Because anticoagulants aren't the only things that can affect coagulation. If your PT is out of whack, something is wrong and they need to find out what that something is because it's not the NOAC, but giving a NOAC to someone with a prolonged PT might make them more susceptible to bleeds.

It's a cheap, easy test that they'd be foolish not to do on anyone taking any sort of anticoagulant or who's susceptible to clotting or bleeding.