The International Normalised Ratio (INR) is derived from the prothrombin time and provides a standardised measure of anticoagulant therapy with Vitamin K antagonists, but is not valid for patients receiving other anticoagulants.
Tube
05 (CP) – Citrate
ID
Tests&Tubes0068
Additional information
This test can only be added to samples within 24 hours of collection.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 6 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Citrate tube must be filled to the fill line.
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Blood Sciences Reference ranges available through the useful information and links page: [LINK]