Home PT/INR Testing
PT/INR home testing is a convenient way for individuals on anticoagulant therapy to monitor their blood coagulation levels from the comfort of their own homes. This allows patients to quickly assess their INR levels, ensuring they stay within the target range prescribed by their healthcare provider, thereby enhancing self- management and reducing the need for frequent clinical visits.
The INR is calculated using this formula. This is a ratio of Prothrombin Times that providers or pharmacists use to make adjustments a patient’s warfarin dosage
Defining PT/INR
- PT Patient: Patient’s measured PT (seconds)
- PT Normal: Laboratory’s geometric mean value PT for normal patients not on warfarin (seconds)
- ISI: International Sensitivity Index (1.0)
- PT: Prothrombin Time (number of seconds it takes blood to clot)
mdINR Monitoring Helps Manage Conditions Including:
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
Persistent A-fib is an irregular and quick heartbeat experienced for 12 months or more.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
A blood clot in the veins.
Heart Valve Replacement
The replacement of one or more heart valves with an artificial valve.
Mechanical Heart Valve
Artificial valve implanted in the heart to regulate the blood flow.
Pulmonary Embolism
A blood clot in the lungs.
Venous Thromboembolism
A blood clot often found in the veins of the leg, groin, or arm.
What is the normal INR Range?
The normal INR range for most patients not on anticoagulant therapy is typically between 0.8 and 1.2. However, for individuals on anticoagulant medication such as warfarin, the target INR range may vary based on your condition being treated. Common target INR ranges for those on anticoagulants are generally between 2.0 and 3.0. It’s important to follow the specific target ranges set by your healthcare provider.
What are the benefits of home PT/INR testing?
Convenient
Experience INR testing in the comfort and safety of your home, or from any location with telephone or cellular service.
Affordable
For eligible patients, Medicare and most insurance providers typically cover home INR testing.
Quick
PT/INR Home -testing is easy to perform and test results can be received in under a minute.
Devices Provided Include:
Coag-Sense® PT2 Monitor
Offering precise readings in less than a minute through direct clot detection. This portable and easy-to-use device is perfect for home monitoring.
Roche CoaguChek® XS Meter
This two-button interface measures clotting time with a single drop of blood on the test strip, delivering INR results in about one minute.
Disclaimer: Information appearing on this website about these devices are being provided for your convenience only. The complete information about these devices should be obtained from the manufacturer. Please note that the devices depicted are an example of what may be available. The actual device provided may be different. Device availability and inventory levels are subject to change without notice. Devices may require a valid prescription.
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