Multiple Choice
An outpatient has an INR of 6.5.Previous testing at the same facility had results in the normal range of 2-3 for this patient on long-term anticoagulant therapy.The appropriate next step for the laboratorian would be:
A) Retest the patient sample.
B) Contact the physician ordering the test.
C) Contact the patient to return for repeat testing.
D) All of the above.
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