Tracking PT/INR EvaluationPT/INR is a commonly used evaluation Lab test…
The Prothrombin Time (PT) evaluates the ability of the blood to clot properly. It is used to evaluate coagulation factors and bleeding likelihood of patients on anticoagulant therapy. This therapy is used to inhibit blood clots of patients who have had inappropriate clotting usually after a heart attack or after a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The anticoagulant drugs must be monitored carefully so as to have a healthy balance between preventing a clot and causing excessive bleeding. The International Normalized Ration (INR) is used to monitor the effectiveness of the anticoagulant drugs.
Here is a handy tool to assist clinicians in monitoring not only the physician’s order but the follow up after the results are received.