Benefits of Self-Testing
The benefits of self-testing have been clearly documented in published studies. If properly prescribed, INR Patient Self Testing:
Provides timely alerts to physicians when patients are out of range
Helps maintain patients in the therapeutic rang.
Helps reduce drug-related complication
May reduce the time and burden of dealing with anti-coagulation complications
Improves patient outcomes
Supports testing compliance to physician’s orders
Follows CMS (Medicare’s) coverage decisions