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Antithrombin is a protein produced by the liver that helps regulate blood clot formation (i.e., a naturally-occurring mild blood thinner). Antithrombin testing measures the activity (function) and the amount (quantity) of antithrombin in an individual's blood and is used to evaluate the person for excessive blood clotting.
Antithrombin is a protein that prevents too much blood clotting. Antithrombin deficiency is an inherited disorder that results in a lower level than normal of antithrombin in the blood. Antithrombin deficiency is rare, occurring in about 1 in 1000 people in the United States.