- Blood Type
- Complete Blood Count (CBC with Differential)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Ferritin
- Gonorrhea & Chlamydia
- Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori)
- Herpes Simplex Virus (I/II) lgG
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test
- Iron Study
- Paternity
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
- Prothrombin Time Test (PT/INR)
- Syphilis
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Vitamin B-12/Folate
- Vitamin D25 Hydroxy
PROTHROMBIN TIME TEST (PT/INR)
What is it?The Prothrombin time (PT/INR) is a blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot.
Why do I need it?The PT/INR test is used to check the blood clotting time in people who have:
- Excessive bruising
- Rectal bleeding
- Gum bleeding
- Anti-coagulant or blood thinning medications
- Certain chronic medications or medical conditions
- Signs, symptoms, or history of blood clots (thrombophlebitis) in vessels or organs
- Fatigue
The PT/INR is also used to monitor whether medicine used to prevent blood clots is working. An abnormal PT/INR test may be a sign of liver disease or injury or indicate the need to adjust the dosage of blood thinner (anti-coagulation) medicine.
What do I do with the results?If your results are ‘abnormal’ or ‘out-of-range’ from the normal, please contact a health care provider. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed nurse practitioner or physician.