[Warning: The following story contains spoilers about Wednesday's episode of Criminal Minds. Read at your own risk.] That sound you hear is baby girls crying everywhere. After 11 years and (probably) 103 broken doors and 214 tackles, Shemar Moore exited Criminal Minds on Wednesday's episode.
A prothrombin time (PT) is a test used to help detect and diagnose a bleeding disorder or excessive clotting disorder; the international normalized ratio (INR) is calculated from a PT result and is used to monitor how well the blood-thinning medication (anticoagulant) warfarin (CoumadinÂ®) is working to prevent blood clots.
INR (international normalized ratio) tests are important in helping your healthcare provider determine your response to COUMADIN. INR tests check to see how fast your blood clots. The INR test is primarily used to monitor warfarin therapy, where the aim is to maintain an INR in target range. Your healthcare provider will decide what INR numbers are best for you and may adjust your dose of COUMADIN to keep your INR in your target range.