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How do you check INR?

How do you check an INR? For INR testing, only a small amount of blood – one small to large blood drop – needs to be applied to a test strip. After a patient collects a blood sample and produces a result using the POC device, the patient calls the doctor’s office or anticoagulation clinic with their results.

What can cause an increased INR?

Causes of an increased international normalized ratio, or INR, include blood-thinning medications and medical conditions such as liver disease, vitamin K deficiency and disseminated intravascular coagulation, according to Lab Tests Online. A high INR means that blood is too thin, the most common cause of which is blood-thinning medications ...

How much does an INR machine cost?

Many machine distributors may also be able to help you understand your insurance coverage and options. Take a look at distributor sites below for assistance with insurance questions. According to ClotCare, home INR machines cost $1,000-$2,000 and test strips are around $12 each without insurance.

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