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what the risks are a-th3, at iii, blood test that measures the amount, antithrombin iii, at iii, a protein that helps, prevent, regulate blood clotting, blood is drawn, a vein, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, restrict blood flow, the vein, veins below the band to fill, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, an infant, young child, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, cotton, a bandage applied, puncture site, any continued bleeding, health care provider, limit certain medications shortly, the test to assure an accurate sample, this, monitoring drugs, affect the amount, antithrombin, in the bloodstream, infants, children, procedure depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test is indicated, repeated episodes of blood clots, individuals, not respond to anticoagulant medications, the cause of hypercoagulation, increased blood coagulation, normal range is 0.20-0.45 mg/ml, milligrams per milliliter, lower-than-normal at iii, indicate an increased risk of clotting, examples of disorders, conditions associated, increased blood clotting, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, blood clot traveling to lung, phlebitis, vein inflammation, related to lower-than-normal at iii, dic, disseminated intravascular coagulation, coagulation disorders, liver disorders, nephrotic syndrome, higher-than-normal at iii, use of anabolic steroids, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling light-headed, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, birth control pills, cause a slight decrease in at iii levels, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.