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Im on Coumadin, / Plavix /or Aspirin…do I need to stop this prior to my test?

April 26, 2017Coumadin plavix prior Test

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Im on Coumadin, / Plavix /or Aspirin…do I need to stop this prior to my test?

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Aspirin and Plavix need to be stopped the morning of the exam. Coumadin needs to be stopped 3 days prior to the exam. Please call the physician who prescribed this medication for approval to hold. If you are told you may not stop this medication, please notify the office nurses immediately.