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POC INR
MessagePOC
Test Code
LAB1234001
Alias/See Also
INR POC; CoaguChek
CPT Codes
85610
Includes
INR
Preferred Specimen
Fresh whole blood
Minimum Volume
500 μL (0.5 mL)
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Capillary: Use the first drop. Use a new fingerstick if a repeat test is needed.
Venous: Use only fresh whole blood collected in a non-anticoagulated plastic syringe. Use a needle at least 23 G or larger in size, and discard the first four drops of blood, then immediately place a drop onto the test strip being sure not to introduce air bubbles.
*DO NOT report results over 4.0*
Venous: Use only fresh whole blood collected in a non-anticoagulated plastic syringe. Use a needle at least 23 G or larger in size, and discard the first four drops of blood, then immediately place a drop onto the test strip being sure not to introduce air bubbles.
*DO NOT report results over 4.0*
Transport Container
None
Transport Temperature
Room Temp.
Specimen Stability
Test within 15 seconds.
Report Available
Results from Point of Care INR testing, performed in the Cath Labs, are interfaced to the EMR.
Reference Range
0.9-1.2
