Why the study?
Does the Hemochron Junior Signature Microcoagulation System provide accurate INR measurements compared to central laboratory analysis for community monitoring of oral anticoagulation?
Does the Hemochron Junior Signature Microcoagulation System provide accurate INR measurements compared to central laboratory analysis for community monitoring of oral anticoagulation?
Point-of-care INR testing devices require robust quality assurance programs and correction factors to ensure accuracy compared to central laboratory testing.
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May support HJS INR use with correction in community settings; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
Maddox et al. (2009) studied this question.
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