Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

INR (POCT)

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

0.8 ul capillary sample collected directly onto a Coaguchek test strip

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

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

Paediatric Specimen

0.8 ul capillary sample collected directly onto a Coaguchek test strip

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