If you are taking a “blood thinner” medication, you need to be checked regularly in order to closely monitor and adjust your therapy. Your healthcare provider may refer you to the Livingston HealthCare Anticoagulation Clinic for this process. Our clinic is staffed by skilled pharmacists who are trained to manage oral anticoagulation therapy. At the Anticoagulation Clinic, a pharmacist will do a quick finger stick and then be able to immediately read your results, share them with you, and adjust your therapy as needed. The pharmacist will then report the results to your physician.

Anti-Coagulation Clinic services include:

• Test your PT/INR (blood clotting time) by fingerstick.
• Adjust your anticoagulant dosage as needed.
• Provide information about how some medications and certain foods interact with anticoagulants.
• Discuss how to maintain your INR within the correct range to avoid health complications.
• Schedule your next appointment for you.
• Provide reports to your referring physician.

The Livingston HealthCare Anticoagulation Clinic is located in Park Clinic West Crawford at 1315 West Crawford Street. Visits are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-5 pm. To schedule an appointment, please call 222-9970. For more information, read our brochure or talk to your healthcare provider.