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Frequently asked questions about PGxPredict™:WARFARIN test
Who should be tested?
A doctor or other healthcare provider may order this test for any patient who is being treated with warfarin or is being considered for warfarin treatment.
Why should I be tested?
The optimal maintenance dose of warfarin for each patient is difficult to establish; it can take a month or more of frequent monitoring of the prothrombin time (PT, a test for blood coagulability) before a stable maintenance dose of warfarin is identified. PGxPredict:WARFARIN test may assist your physician in establishing a safe and effective dose for you.
Where can I be tested?
Only your healthcare provider can order this test. If you think you are a good candidate for the
PGxPredict:WARFARIN test, you should discuss it with your provider.
How long will it take to get my test results?
Once the analysis begins, test results should be available in approximately 3-5 days. They will be sent directly to your healthcare provider.
What results can I expect from the PGxPredict:WARFARIN test?
The PGxPredict:WARFARIN test provides your healthcare provider with more information about how you may respond to warfarin.
Who will have access to my results?
Your results will be sent to the healthcare provider who ordered your test and anyone else you authorize. Your insurance carrier may also require your results if you have requested that PGxHealth bill them for the cost of the test. No one else will be sent your results unless you submit a written authorization to PGxHealth.
Will my insurance company pay for the test?
PGxHealth provides a service to help determine if insurance carriers will cover all or a portion of the cost of the test. PGxHealth will make every effort to collect payment from your insurance company. It is important to remember that you are responsible for the entire cost of the test.
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