The PT/INR Self Test uses the same simple, reliable meters that are proven in professional point-of-care settings. They are cleared for home use by the FDA and have been extensively evaluated for accuracy and precision.
Your patients will be given a meter, a supply of special PT/INR test strips, and a lancet device. They will also receive personal instruction on how to perform the test and must demonstrate that they are able to complete a self-test without difficulty.
Whether its performed in your office, at a clinic or diagnostic lab, INR testing and patient management is often a time-consuming, ‘hands-on’ process with a high cost for your practice and resources.
When you prescribe PT/INR Self Testing, here’s how all that changes:
Philips verifies the patient’s insurance coverage
Philips provides patient with a meter and testing supplies
Philips professional training network trains patient to use the self-testing system (or can be done by qualified members of your staff if desired)
Philips receives INR levels from self-testing patients each week
Philips immediately creates a report and forwards it to your office either by fax or secure INR e-management web site.
Philips alerts physician’s office if test results are out of therapeutic range so that physician can quickly contact patients for dosage adjustments or other advice as required
Philips prompts patient when tests are missed to support compliance with physician orders
