How much do weekly INR tests run for the patients on Warfarin?!


Question: How much do weekly INR tests run for the patients on Warfarin!?
I am asking because my mom is debating weather she should start the warfarin or not for financial reasons!. Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com


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You start doing INR's weekly,once the INR is established then about every 3 to 4 weeks!.If the numbers are low about every 10 days or so!. Blood draw can range from $20 to $30!. Ask her Dr!. where she can go(a lab) that would not cause a burden on her finances Your Mom's health comes first!. Warfarin is the generic form of coumadanWww@Answer-Health@Com





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