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Kathleen David posted a reply on Re: venous vs fingerstick PT/INR

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:24 AM

Said: Hi Marcia! All of our clinics that perform INR use the Coaguchek and all samples are fingerstick. If there is a question about the result, or if it's higher than 4.5, the site will either collect a venipuncture or send the patient to a ...

Rick Deerfield posted a reply on Re: venous vs fingerstick PT/INR

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:39 AM

Said: We perform PT/INR testing in 14 of our ambulatory clinics and only test via fingerstick

Tianna Stein posted a reply on Re: SBAR for Change in CLIA Rules

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Said: @Ken My hospital system is a bit behind on their understanding of the Accu-chek issues and how to approach it. I am hoping to use these CLIA changes as leverage to move away from Roche and the complicated oversight that usi...

Cindy Roller posted a reply on Re: venous vs fingerstick PT/INR

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:07 AM

Said: Hi Marcia - we use the CoaguChek XS in several clinics, and they almost exclusively use a fingerstick sample.

Amanda Casavant posted a reply on Re: venous vs fingerstick PT/INR

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Said: HiOur anti-coag clinics use fingersticks (waived test and method) with CoaguChek XS and XS+ meters. Some meters are waived testing only using fingerstick specimens and some aren't capable with venous specimen.