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

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The INR of 6.5 is significantly higher than the therapeutic range, suggesting a potential error. Retesting the sample can help confirm the accuracy of the result before taking further action.

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