- Test Name
- PT/INR
- Aliases
- PT-INR, PTINR
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PT-INR
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- The test is used for the evaluation of the extrinsic coagulation pathway and for the monitoring of vitamin K antagonist therapy (ie. warfarin).
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 24 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
A full 3.2 % Sodium Citrate tube mixed thoroughly and delivered to the lab with 24 hours of collection. Samples should be transported non-refrigerated at 15-22 deg C. If testing is not completed within 24 hrs, platelet-poor plasma should be removed and frozen at -20 deg C or below for up to 2 weeks or -70 deg C or below for up to 6 months.
- Criteria for Rejection
Incorrect collection tube, underfilled collection tube, hemolyzed/clotted sample, sample >24 hours old.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Coagulation
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 1 sites and all Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18