INR Calculator

Calculate International Normalized Ratio from prothrombin time for anticoagulation monitoring

Calculate INR

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Patient's actual PT measurement

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Laboratory control sample PT

Reagent sensitivity factor (0.9-1.7)

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INR Interpretation

Enter patient PT, control PT, and ISI values to calculate INR

Clinical Significance: Complete all required values for assessment

Risk Assessment: Unknown

Therapeutic Ranges

< 1.1: Normal (no anticoagulation)

1.1 - 2.0: Elevated, not therapeutic

2.0 - 3.0: Therapeutic for most conditions

2.5 - 3.5: Mechanical heart valves

> 4.0: Excessive, bleeding risk

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This calculator provides INR calculations for educational purposes only. INR values must be interpreted in clinical context with patient history and current medications. Always consult healthcare professionals for anticoagulation management decisions. Never adjust anticoagulant doses based solely on calculator results.

Common Indications for INR Monitoring

Atrial fibrillation: Target INR 2.0-3.0

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Target INR 2.0-3.0

Pulmonary embolism: Target INR 2.0-3.0

Mechanical heart valves: Target INR 2.5-3.5

Stroke prevention: Target INR 2.0-3.0

Example INR Calculations

Normal Patient

Scenario: Healthy individual, no anticoagulation

Patient PT: 13 seconds

Control PT: 12 seconds

ISI: 1.0

INR Calculation: (13 ÷ 12)^1.0 = 1.08

Interpretation: Normal INR (< 1.1)

Warfarin Patient

Scenario: Atrial fibrillation on warfarin therapy

Patient PT: 26 seconds

Control PT: 12 seconds

ISI: 1.2

INR Calculation: (26 ÷ 12)^1.2 = 2.4

Interpretation: Therapeutic range (2.0-3.0)

Over-anticoagulated Patient

Scenario: Patient with elevated bleeding risk

Patient PT: 45 seconds

Control PT: 12 seconds

ISI: 1.1

INR Calculation: (45 ÷ 12)^1.1 = 4.2

Interpretation: Excessive anticoagulation (> 4.0)

Quick Reference

INR Formula

INR = (Patient PT ÷ Control PT)^ISI

Normal Values

• PT: 11-13 seconds

• INR: 0.8-1.1

• ISI: 0.9-1.7

Target Ranges

• Most conditions: 2.0-3.0

• High-risk conditions: 2.5-3.5

• Mechanical valves: 2.5-4.0

Key Points

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INR standardizes PT measurements across laboratories

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Higher INR indicates increased bleeding time

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Essential for warfarin dose monitoring

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INR >4.0 requires immediate attention

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ISI varies by reagent manufacturer

Understanding INR and Prothrombin Time

What is INR?

The International Normalized Ratio (INR) is a standardized measurement of blood clotting time. It unifies prothrombin time (PT) results across different laboratories and reagents, allowing consistent interpretation worldwide.

Clinical Applications

INR is primarily used to monitor anticoagulant therapy, assess bleeding risk, evaluate liver function, and screen for coagulation disorders. It measures the extrinsic and common pathways of blood coagulation.

INR Calculation Components

Patient PT

Actual clotting time measured in patient sample

Control PT

Reference clotting time from normal plasma pool

ISI (International Sensitivity Index)

Reagent-specific calibration factor

Factors Affecting INR

Factors Increasing INR

  • • Anticoagulant medications (warfarin)
  • • Liver disease or dysfunction
  • • Vitamin K deficiency
  • • Certain antibiotics
  • • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
  • • Factor deficiencies (I, II, V, VII, X)

Factors Decreasing INR

  • • Vitamin K supplementation
  • • Thrombotic disorders
  • • Pregnancy (early stages)
  • • Certain medications (oral contraceptives)
  • • Sample collection errors
  • • Pre-analytical factors