The test determines the time required for complete activation of the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade when initiated activated with a thromboplastin.
Pt inr finger stick machine.
The meter has a screen that displays results and an opening for meter specific test strips.
If you obtain an inr result outside your identified target inr range you should.
The new coaguchek xs inr meter system for pst uses exclusive smart technology to give you fast accurate results from a simple fingerstick test a convenient more comfortable way of testing that patients on coumadin warfarin therapy say they prefer.
An inr test meter is a portable battery operated meter used to monitor patient response to warfarin.
Your health care provider will identify the appropriate inr range when you are prescribed an inr test meter.
Inr machines are reliable and accurate in general these devices are accurate.
A significantly off the chart result can always be confirmed with a conventional laboratory test.
1 at home inr meter testing has never been easier.
The i stat pt inr test is a whole blood determination of the prothrombin time used for monitoring oral anticoagulant warfarin therapy.
However several factors could result in unreliable inr testing.
Now you can test your inr anywhere anytime with the coaguchek xs system by roche.