PT INR test at home in Bangalore — blood thinner monitoring
Prothrombin time and INR collected at home for patients on warfarin or acitrom — regular monitoring without a hospital trip. Report in 8–10 hours.
8–10 hours
Not required
60–90 minutes
Lowest in market
Also known as: Prothrombin Time · INR Test · Coagulation Profile · Warfarin Monitoring Test · Acitrom Monitoring
About the pt inr test
Anyone on warfarin or acitrom needs their INR checked regularly, because the therapeutic window is narrow in a way that genuinely matters: too low and the clot the medication is meant to prevent becomes a real risk, too high and bleeding does. Patients with mechanical heart valves, atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis or a history of pulmonary embolism live with this test for years. These are also frequently elderly patients with limited mobility, for whom a trip to hospital every few weeks is a substantial burden — which makes PT/INR one of the most genuinely useful tests to bring into the home. It also overlaps directly with our post-operative nursing work, where orthopaedic patients are often discharged on anticoagulants.
What the PT / INR test measures
Who usually needs a PT / INR test
- Patients on warfarin or acitrom — regular scheduled monitoring
- Mechanical heart valve replacement patients
- Atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation
- Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism treatment
- Post-orthopaedic-surgery patients on blood thinners
- Liver disease patients — clotting assessment
- Before a planned surgery or dental procedure while on thinners
Preparation: no fasting needed
No fasting needed. Tell the nurse the time of your last anticoagulant dose, and mention any new medication or antibiotic started recently — many drugs interact with warfarin and shift the INR.
Sample & turnaround
- Sample:
- Blood (venous, sodium citrate vacutainer)
- Report in:
- 8–10 hours
- Processed at:
- NABL-accredited partner laboratory
- Delivered by:
- WhatsApp and email (PDF)
How we collect your PT / INR sample at home
Your sample is drawn by a registered nurse or trained phlebotomist — not a courier — which is why we can safely handle elderly, bedridden, difficult-vein, paediatric and post-surgical patients that most collection services struggle with.
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Call or WhatsApp us
Tell us the test name, or just describe the symptom or send a photo of the doctor's prescription. We confirm the test, the fasting requirement and the price on the same call.
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Nurse reaches you in 60–90 minutes
a registered nurse or trained phlebotomist arrives at your home with sterile, single-use vacutainers, a fresh needle opened in front of you, and proper cold-chain transport boxes.
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Sample goes straight to the lab
Every sample we collect is transported under correct temperature and handling conditions and processed at our NABL-accredited partner laboratory in Bangalore.
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Report on WhatsApp and email
Most routine tests are reported in 8–10 hours. Specialised tests and cultures take longer — we tell you the exact turnaround before we collect, never after.
PT / INR normal range — indicative values
What a typical adult reference range looks like for this test.
| Parameter | Indicative adult range |
|---|---|
| INR (not on anticoagulants) | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| INR (typical therapeutic target on warfarin) | 2.0 – 3.0 — your cardiologist sets yours |
| Mechanical valve target | Often higher — determined by valve type and position |
| Prothrombin time | 11 – 13.5 seconds |
Indicative adult reference ranges only. Every laboratory publishes its own reference interval, and values shift with age, sex, pregnancy and medication. These figures are for orientation — never for self-diagnosis. Your report must be interpreted by your treating doctor.
PT INR Test price in Bangalore — at the lowest price available in the market
We don't publish a fixed rate card for lab tests — diagnostic prices move constantly. You pay at the lowest price available in the market for the test you need, confirmed on the phone before the nurse is dispatched. No hidden collection charge, no surprise add-on at the door.
Call +91 72178 72802 for today’s rateFrequently asked about the pt inr test
How often should INR be checked on warfarin?
Why is home collection especially useful for INR monitoring?
Does diet affect my INR result?
PT INR test cost at home in Bangalore?
NurseNest Plus provides home sample collection and home nursing. We do not diagnose conditions and we do not interpret laboratory reports — your treating doctor does, in the context of your symptoms, history and medication. Every sample we collect is transported under correct temperature and handling conditions and processed at our NABL-accredited partner laboratory in Bangalore.
Book a pt inr test at home in Bangalore
Nurse at your door in 60–90 minutes. Report in 8–10 hours. At the lowest price available in the market.
Tests often ordered with the PT / INR
All of these are drawn from the same visit — one collection, no repeat visit charge.