Point of Care INR (LAB)

Test Code

INRCS

CPT Codes
85610

Preferred Specimen

Capillary

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

Blue Sodium Citrate

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen clotted, underfilled/overfilled tube

Methodology
Sysmex® CS-2500 System

Clinical Significance

Intended for use by health care professionals at the point of care to monitor INR in patients who are on warfarin-type (Coumadin) anticoagulation therapy.

Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.