Coagulation Studies (Coags)

Question 1

Prothrombin Time

Answer 1

PT
high=blood clots too slowly

Question 2

International Normalized Ratio

Answer 2

INR
>3=too much Coumadin (supratherapeutic)
2-3=normal if on Coumadin
<2-3=subtherapeutic
1=normal if not on Coumadin