Antithrombin - III

Clotting prevents blood loss. But too much clotting can lead to fatal blood clots. These clots might obstruct the blood supply to essential organs. To prevent this, your body generates proteins that regulate clotting. One of them is antithrombin.

Antithrombin is a naturally occurring blood thinner. A blood test for antithrombin III may be ordered if you notice that your blood clots when it isn't supposed to do so. If you have an antithrombin deficiency, this test will determine whether your blood clots more easily than they should.

Why done? 

Recurrent blood clots may indicate a lack of antithrombin III or other clotting factors in the body. Other health issues, such as liver or kidney disease, might cause antithrombin deficits. Deficiency can arise if too much protein is consumed. 

Procedure

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

Some drugs, such as ibuprofen and warfarin, can affect antithrombin III test findings. That drug may need to be stopped before the test. Ask if you should stop taking any days or hours before the test.

Required documents for Antithrombin III Test

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After care

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of functional antithrombin III (AT III test) Test in Delhi

The antithrombin III blood test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.