Which Patients Qualify for PT/INR Self Testing?
 Patients that take Coumadin or other oral anticoagulation medication daily and will be taking it long term
Patients that have one or more of the following medical conditions
- a mechanical heart valve
- chronic atrial fibrillation
- deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- pulmonary embolism
- hypercoagulable state
Patients that are good at following doctor's orders and would agree to perform weekly testing as prescribed
Patients that want to be in greater control of their own testing and care
Patients that are physically capable to perform a self-test by taking a drop of blood from their finger, or have a caregiver who could assist them
Patients that would prefer not to have to travel to the doctor's office, medical lab or clinic just to be tested for INR
Patients that are unable to provide a blood sample from a vein
Patients that are active, travel, or for other reasons may frequently be away from testing facilities
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