Term: International Normalized Ratio (INR)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A system established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Committee on Thrombosis and Hemostasis for reporting the results of blood clotting tests.

Related terms 

• World Health Organization (WHO)

References 

• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)