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Prothrombin Time / INR Test in Bengaluru

Measures clotting time via the extrinsic pathway and reports INR where applicable. Monitoring warfarin or evaluation of selected clotting disorders.

Affordable laboratory testing 16 patient FAQs

Price
₹190 (leaflet offer)
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
No fasting is normally required.
Result time
Confirm when booking

About the Prothrombin Time / INR test

Measures clotting time via the extrinsic pathway and reports INR where applicable. Monitoring warfarin or evaluation of selected clotting disorders.

Before your sample

No fasting is normally required. Sample collection requires correct citrate-tube fill for reliable interpretation.

Understanding the result

INR targets depend on the individual indication; do not adjust anticoagulants yourself. Tell the lab about anticoagulant medicines.

Clinical safety: A laboratory test is one part of clinical assessment. Do not delay urgent medical attention for chest pain, breathing difficulty, severe bleeding or serious illness.

16 FAQs about Prothrombin Time / INR

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What is the Prothrombin Time / INR test?

Measures clotting time via the extrinsic pathway and reports INR where applicable. This is general patient information; your clinician determines how the result applies to you.

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Why would a doctor order a Prothrombin Time / INR test?

Monitoring warfarin or evaluation of selected clotting disorders. The decision depends on your symptoms, history and examination.

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How much does the Prothrombin Time / INR test cost in Bengaluru?

The supplied Bharath Jan Sewa Labs leaflet lists an offer price of ₹190 for Prothrombin Time / INR. Offer from supplied price leaflet; please confirm availability and the final payable amount before booking.

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How does the ₹190 offer compare with the leaflet reference price?

The leaflet shows ₹450 as a comparison/reference price, alongside the ₹190 offer. That reference is from the promotional leaflet, not an independently verified current city-wide market average; other laboratory prices and inclusions vary.

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What type of sample is collected for Prothrombin Time / INR?

The listed sample is blood. The collection team will explain the method, required container and identification checks.

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Do I need to fast before Prothrombin Time / INR?

No fasting is normally required. When booking multiple tests, follow instructions for the test with the strictest preparation requirements.

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How should I prepare or time my Prothrombin Time / INR test?

Sample collection requires correct citrate-tube fill for reliable interpretation. Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Tell your clinician or the laboratory about medicines and relevant supplements.

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What do the Prothrombin Time / INR results tell me?

Measures clotting time via the extrinsic pathway and reports INR where applicable. Results need to be assessed using the laboratory method-specific reference interval, your history and the reason for testing.

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What could make a Prothrombin Time / INR result misleading?

INR targets depend on the individual indication; do not adjust anticoagulants yourself. Please inform your clinician of recent illness, medicines or unusual sample circumstances.

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What is an important limitation of the Prothrombin Time / INR test?

Sample collection requires correct citrate-tube fill for reliable interpretation. A result should not be interpreted as a complete health assessment in isolation.

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Which other investigations can complement Prothrombin Time / INR?

Tell the lab about anticoagulant medicines. Additional testing should be selected by a qualified clinician rather than ordered only from a price list.

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Can the Prothrombin Time / INR test alone confirm or rule out a condition?

Not necessarily. INR targets depend on the individual indication; do not adjust anticoagulants yourself. A clinician may use other tests, repeat measurements or examination depending on the situation.

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When will my Prothrombin Time / INR report be ready?

Turnaround depends on collection time, processing laboratory, and whether verification or repeat testing is needed. Ask Bharath Jan Sewa Labs for the current estimated reporting time when booking; no fixed turnaround is promised here.

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Can I request home sample collection for Prothrombin Time / INR in Bengaluru?

Ask the booking team whether home collection is suitable for this particular test and available at your pincode. Some tests require careful timing or rapid transport, so centre collection or urgent hospital testing may be more appropriate.

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Where can I book Prothrombin Time / INR and which laboratory processes it?

Bharath Jan Sewa Labs lists collection centres in Bengaluru, including Sanjaynagar, Ittamadu (Banashankari), Peenya, KR Market and other locations. Its website says samples are processed at NABL-accredited laboratories; ask for the performing laboratory and the specific test's current accredited scope. Collection centres are not automatically individually NABL-accredited.

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How can I book the Prothrombin Time / INR test at ₹190?

Call +91 98055 43143 or use the booking link on this page. Tell the team the required test, preferred Bengaluru centre or home collection area, and your preferred date. Confirm the currently payable rate, test method, any collection charges and reporting time before proceeding.

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Book Prothrombin Time / INR in Bengaluru

Request a centre appointment or ask whether home sample collection is suitable for this test. Please confirm the current leaflet offer, sample instructions and reporting time.