Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to INR/PT tests:

1. Am I putting myself at any sort of risk by taking the INR/PT tests?
   
   
2. Are there alternate tests available that might be more appropriate or provide more information?
   
   
3. What type of results would you expect to see from this test? What type of results would you consider abnormal?
   
   
4. Do I have any medical conditions that might affect the test results?
   
   
5. Do I need to make any advanced preparations in order to take this test? Should I discontinue the use of any medications?
   
   
6. Will I need to take any additional tests in order for you to better understand my condition?
   
   
7. How will I find out the results of the test?
   
   
8. Who can I talk to if I have questions about the test results?
   
   
9. I previously had this type of test performed at a different lab, are the results comparable?
   
   
10. Do you expect to adjust my anticoagulant medication dosage after receiving the results of the test?