INR Protime

[Realy]

is INR protime blood test used for liver disease?

[MINTVCX]

Yes. Blood clotting disorders are often seen in liver diseases (mostly advanced damage). However is not so specific and not always is liver related.

[Realy in reply to MINTVCX]

thanks for the info. I had seen it may be related.

[Bluegirl52]

I am on Coumadin and am INR test is how I check my levels of blood thinner in my system.

[Sheluska]

I have it tested every six months. With my liver cirrhosis I have ITP. Which are low platelets, and am enlarged spleen You may have low platelets as well which many people I have read hear do.