The international normalized ratio (INR) is used to standardize the wide variations in the reagent of prothrombin testing. What is the goal of creating the ISI value?
a. Reduce the lot-to-lot variability
b. Correlate one manufacturer with another
c. Obtain a reagent that has an ISI of 1.0 or close to it
d. Reduce the use of anticoagulant therapy
Correct Answer: C
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