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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

INR (POCT)

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Clean patients' hand.  Do not wipe away the first drop of blood.

Adult Specimen

0.8 ul capillary sample collected directly onto a Coaguchek test strip

Paediatric Specimen

0.8 ul capillary sample collected directly onto a Coaguchek test strip

Sample Delivery to Lab

INR result >3.0 must be confirmed by sending a venous sample in a blue top tube to the Laboratory

Test Information

Department

POCT

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Method

CoaguChek

Reference interval

0.8-1.2 Normal; 2.0-4.0 Therapeutic

Uncertainty of measurement

+/- 15%

Minimum Volume

0.8 uL

Electronic Information

Registration Code

INR