Prothrombin INR Confirmation
General Information
Lab Name
Prothrombin INR Confirmation
Lab Code
INRCF
Epic Name
PROTHROMBIN INR CONFIRMATION
Description
This confirmation test is for UWPN clinics only. UWPN labs will order confirmatory test when their assay has an INR >5.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| POCINR | Prothrombin INR, POC |
| PROPAT | Prothrombin Time Patient |
| PROINR | Prothrombin INR |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 or 5 mL BLUE TOP (CITRATE) tube
Handling Instructions
The Laboratory MUST process specimen, within 24 hrs of blood collection.
Quantity
requested: entire sample
Processing
Take specimen to Coagulation.
Outside Laboratory: Centrifuge for 10 minutes, remove plasma & re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant & Freeze plasma (minimum 1.0 mL) @ -20°C to -80°C. Send Frozen on dry ice.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Coagulation (COAG)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Coagulation
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes