Absolutely not! Stop whatever anticoagulants you are on immediately.
It indicated how long it will take the blood to clot. INR is a ratio taken from the PT.
The INR has basically replaced the prothrombin time, or PT.
PT/PTT and INR
INR
in some cases there are requirement of thin blood so that,it could pass easily from the arteries. a few doctors want for the pt. INR 2.5 to 3.5.
it depends upon the isi of the reagent
A PT INR test would be used if someone is suspected of having bleeding problems. It is also used to check or diagnose blood related problems (blood clotting).
ACT (Activated Clotting Time)
blue (citrate) tube
PT and INR lab test.
The PT/INR blood test showed thinner than normal blood for a patient taking Coumadin. This indicates elevated Coumadin levels and the Coumadin needs to be adjusted to a lower strength.
Acetaminophen can increase the results of your INR, meaning your blood would be thinner. You should consult with your physician regarding Tylenol usage as the frequency of testing your PT/INR may need to be increased. However, Tylenol generally has a limited effect on INR's. Consuming the maximum dosage of 4g (4000mg) generally effects the INR very little.