Why Test Blood Coagulation?
There are several reasons why your doctor may order coagulation blood tests. If you experience excessive bleeding or bruising, you may have a bleeding disorder. This sort of problem can be inherited (like hemophilia) or acquired (such as vitamin K deficiency or liver disease). It is also possible that blood clots form inside your veins when you haven’t been cut, which is known as thrombosis. This can be caused by blocked arteries, slow blood flow, a liver disorder, or certain medications. Your doctor may also want to test your blood coagulation before a surgery to make sure your blood will clot at the necessary speed as required by the surgery.
