Does anyone know if cleansing the skin using a medi swab interferes with the INR result please.
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Self testing INR and medi swab.
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I was told to only wash with soap and water to get a true I.N.R reading. The alcohol in the swabs affects the result apparently.
In the clinic, the nurse just wipes my finger with plain water, no soap or anything. The 'stabbers' are sterile.
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