Why are PT and INR run frequently as POC tests?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Monitoring blood coagulation (i.e., prothrombin time [PT] and International Normalized Ratio [INR]) through point-of-care testing provides immediate results that can be used to control bleeding or clotting disorders in patients.
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