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In most situations the INR target is 2.5 (target range 2.0 3.0). This range is appropriate for the prophylaxis or treatment of venous thromboembolism and reduction of the risk of systemic embolism for people with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease. In some situations higher ranges are more appropriate.

If the dose of is too high, the patient may be at risk of serious bleeding. It can be monitored by drawing blood from a vein and sending the blood to an accredited laboratory to test, or it can be monitored by testing blood from a fingerstick with an INR test meter outside of a laboratory.

The INR test is a simple blood test which can be taken at your community pharmacy and usually requires no preparation such as fasting or dietary changes.

International normalized ratio (INR) which is a derivative of prothrombin time is a measurement of blood coagulation in the circulatory system. Both are used to determine the clotting rate of blood which can be affected by anticoagulant usage, liver damage and Vitamin K levels.

In-home testing is convenient. It allows patients to test their INR levels without the need for frequent visits to a lab. In-home testing only requires a finger stick, instead of a full blood sample. In-home testing may lead to fewer blood clots.

In healthy people an INR of 1.1 or below is considered normal. An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung.

The good news is that Medicare now covers self INR testing, provided you have been on anticoagulant drugs for at least three months before commencing the use of a coagulation meter. Since March 19, 2008, Medicare has effectively covered 80% of the service once you've been able to meet up with the annual deductible.

If your finger is cold, warm the finger to increase blood flow. ... Clean and dry the finger before sticking. Do not squeeze or milk the finger. If you are unable to get a sufficient amount of blood, you may need to switch to another area on the same finger, or switch to a different finger.

The good news is that Medicare now covers self INR testing, provided you have been on anticoagulant drugs for at least three months before commencing the use of a coagulation meter. Since March 19, 2008, Medicare has effectively covered 80% of the service once you've been able to meet up with the annual deductible.

In-home testing is convenient. It allows patients to test their INR levels without the need for frequent visits to a lab. In-home testing only requires a finger stick, instead of a full blood sample. In-home testing may lead to fewer blood clots.

In-home testing is convenient. It allows patients to test their INR levels without the need for frequent visits to a lab. In-home testing only requires a finger stick, instead of a full blood sample. In-home testing may lead to fewer blood clots.

The price for the devices ranges widely, from $600 to more than $3,000, and the price for test strips ranges from $7 to $18 per test. You should note that in some cases the online retailers of these devices have not been authorized by the device manufacturer to distribute the device.