{"id":194304,"date":"2022-02-08T13:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T11:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/hematology-coagulation-tests\/prothrombin-inr\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T13:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:29:50","slug":"prothrombin-inr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/hematology-coagulation-tests\/prothrombin-inr\/","title":{"rendered":"Prothrombin INR"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prothrombin INR<\/h1>\n\t
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Prothrombin time is the number of seconds that elapses between the start of the clotting process and the formation of a clot in the blood sample. Prothrombin is a protein produced in the liver. The INR (International Normalized Ratio) is a numerical value that allows different laboratories to balance the differences between prothrombin time reagents (reagent: a compound that reacts with another compound).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is the purpose of the test?<\/h2>\n\t
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The test can be used to check whether anticoagulants are effective enough to prevent blood clots from forming. The test is also helpful in diagnosing bleeding disorders.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

When it is recommended to take the test?<\/h2>\n\t
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The test is recommended if the patient has received an anticoagulant treatment containing a coumarin derivative (Marfarin, Warfarin, Syncumar).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What kind of sample is needed?<\/h2>\n\t
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Plasma is required for the test. A blood sample taken in a citrate tube is ideal for extraction. Citrate prevents clotting. After removal, the blood in the tube is circulated so that the anticoagulant can work properly.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What does the result mean?<\/h2>\n\t
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The values \u200b\u200bindicated on the report mean:<\/p>\n

Prothrombin time (Pl): The time interval, expressed in seconds, from the start of the coagulation process to the formation of the clot.<\/p>\n

The Prothrombin time depends on the method, the instrument and the reagent, which is why it is important to enter the INR value.<\/p>\n

Prothrombin INR: the patient’s INR (International Normalized Rate)<\/p>\n

For a patient treated with an anticoagulant, an anticoagulant setting is appropriate if the INR is between 2.0 and 3.0. In individuals with a high risk of coagulation, an INR of 2.5-3.5 is considered appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What should you do after your results arrive?<\/h2>\n\t
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In all cases, please consult the specialist or internal physician who ordered the test with the result.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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