Test Directory

INR (International Normalised Ratio)

Containers - Adult

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm	Additive per Container Sodium Citrate

Containers - Child

S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm	Additive per Container Sodium Citrate

Reference ranges

The therapeutic range is dependent on clinical condition.

Laboratory Site

RIE

51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA

Telephone: 0131 536 1000

SJH

Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP

Telephone: 01506 523000

WGH

Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU

Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, post collection.

Sample storage arrangements

Room Temperature

Special instructions for collection

Coagulation samples (green top) MUST be filled to the green line indicated on the tube.

How to request

TRAK / ICE / Request form

Anticipated turnaround

1 day

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

The laboratory will telephone abnormal results where it appears that these are likely to be clinically significant. Please provide an appropriate telephone or bleep number.

General additional information

This test is used for Warfarin Control.

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