INR

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for International Normalized Ratio (INR) Lab Values? International Normalized Ratio   What is the Lab Abbreviation for International Normalized Ratio? INR   What is International Normalized Ratio in terms of Nursing Labs? International normalized ratio(INR) takes results from a prothrombin time test and standardizes it regardless of collection method.   What is the Normal Range for International Normalized Ratio? 0.8 – 1.2 Therapeutic Levels on Warfarin 2.0 – 3.5   What are the Indications for International Normalized Ratio? Evaluate therapeutic doses of Warfarin Identify patients at higher risk for bleeding Identify cause of: Bleeding Deficiencies   What would cause Increased Levels of International Normalized Ratio? Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Liver disease Vitamin K deficiency Warfarin   What would cause Decreased Levels of International Normalized Ratio? Too much vitamin K Estrogen containing medications such as birth control