A 30-year-old patient is diagnosed with a third episode of DVT. He is currently hospitalized and receiving heparin therapy. The physician orders a thrombotic risk battery of tests. What is the most appropriate action that the laboratory professional should take?

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Testing for inherited thrombophilia during an acute thrombotic episode or while on anticoagulant therapy can lead to inaccurate results. Certain tests, such as those for protein C, protein S, and antithrombin deficiency, can be affected by these conditions, leading to false normal or abnormal results. Therefore, it is most appropriate to communicate with the physician about the limitations of testing under these circumstances.

A 30-Year-Old Patient Is Diagnosed with a Third Episode of DVT