This webinar, about a commonly performed coagulation test, is geared toward nurses, medical assistants, and other testing personnel who do not have formal education in laboratory medicine.  It is designed to give you a better understanding of pre-analytical effects on Prothrombin Time/INR testing, the basic theory behind PT/INR testing, and the relevance and importance of the INR result.

This Webinar CEexpress course focuses on:
•  Identifying the main goals for drawing a sample for coagulation testing
•  Identifying potential elements that can fall into the pre-analytical category for laboratory testing.
•  Understanding the complex issues concerning PT/INR test quality pertaining to sample integrity
•  Identifying a quality sample to submit for PT/INR testing
•  Gaining a better understanding of the PT/INR test and its indications to the patient
•  Better understanding of the relevance of the INR result and when it is most useful

The course links you to an archived version of the webinar slide and audio program, and to available pdf file resources. Your computer must have audio capabilities to hear the audio portion of the presentation.

This course has been approved for P.A.C.E.® credit. You must successfully complete the quiz and submit the course evaluation to receive credit.