The Vitamin K test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.
Vitamin K is a required co-factor for the synthesis of factors 2, 7, 9, and 10 and proteins C and S. Deficiencies of vitamin K lead to bleeding. Coumadin® (warfarin) acts as an anticoagulant because it is a vitamin K antagonist
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Vitamin K #36585
1 Biomarkers - Specimen Type: Plasma-Unspecified Vial Pour - Average Process Time*: 6 to 7 days
Biomarkers 1
Vitamin K
Vitamin K helps your body by making proteins for healthy bones and tissues. It also makes proteins for blood clotting. If you don't have enough vitamin K, you may bleed too much.
*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.