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: A
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