Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: ڕ

INR (international normalised ratio)

ڕێژەی مەیینی خوێن (INR)

A number that shows how fast the blood clots, made comparable between labs.

Definition

A number that shows how fast the blood clots, made comparable between labs. It is mainly used to follow people who take warfarin, and your doctor sets your target range. A very high INR raises the risk of bleeding.

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