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antithrombin III
Also known:
Functional Antithrombin III, AT III, Anti-Xa Heparin, Homocysteine, Protein C and Protein S, Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR), Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
systematic name:
Antithrombin (Activity and Antigen)
₡65,000
What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To find out if you have a hereditary mutation in a gene that increases the risk of clot formation, and therefore of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or venous thromboembolism.
When to do the analysis?
A couple of months after having suffered a thrombotic episode or when an anticoagulant treatment with heparin does not respond adequately.