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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To check how well blood-thinning medications ( anti-coagulants) are working to prevent blood clots; to help detect and diagnose a bleeding disorder
When to get tested?If you are taking an anti-coagulant drug or if your doctor suspects that you may have a bleeding disorder
Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm; sometimes blood from a fingerstick
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This article was last reviewed on September 29, 2008
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