Evaluation of the accuracy of LumiraDx INR Test in patients taking Phenprocoumon as VKA Therapy

13 Oct 2022

This application note discusses the results of a study conducted in a German clinic to compare International Normalised Ratio (INR) results obtained with patients taking Phenprocoumon as a vitamin k antagonist (VKA) therapy, determined using the LumiraDx INR Test and fingerstick blood samples.

INR Test

LumiraDx

The LumiraDx INR Test measures prothrombin time reported as International Normalized Ratio (INR) from a single, direct fingerstick blood sample – all in less than 90 seconds*. The Test is used for monitoring patients on oral anticoagulation therapy with Vitamin-K Antagonist (VKA) drugs. Used with the LumiraDx Instrument, the Test delivers rapid results at the point of care.

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Evaluation of the accuracy of LumiraDx INR Test in patients taking Phenprocoumon as VKA Therapy