Multiple Choice
An outpatient has an INR of 6.5.This patient's previous test at the same facility had results in the therapeutic range of 2-3 on long-term anticoagulant therapy.The appropriate next step for the laboratory professional would be to:
A) Retest the patient sample
B) Recollect the specimen
C) Report the result
D) Notify the hematology supervisor
Correct Answer:
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