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Self testing INR and medi swab.

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Does anyone know if cleansing the skin using a medi swab interferes with the INR result please.

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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.

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WestWalesPaul

In the clinic, the nurse just wipes my finger with plain water, no soap or anything. The 'stabbers' are sterile.

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