Warfarin (INR) Blood Testing in Benidorm

Warfarin (INR) Blood Testing in Benidorm - When taking warfarin, you may need to have blood tests every few days or weekly. Once your dose is stable, blood tests are usually done every two to four weeks, sometimes longer. If your dose changes you may need to have your INR tested more often.  These tests could of course coincide with your holiday.

Keeping your blood from clotting when on Warfarin is a delicate process that needs to be monitored closely. An INR range will be set for you by your health care team, regular testing is very important.

  • If your INR stays within your range, your chance of bleeding or getting a clot is small.
  • If your INR is above your range, you may be at a higher risk for bleeding.
  • If your INR is below your range, you may be at a higher risk for making a blood clot.

There are some things that can upset your Warfarin such as - 

  • Illness, such as diarrhea or fever
  • Eating more or less foods that have vitamin K
  • Changes in your medicines (prescription, over- the-counter, herbs, or natural supplements)
  • Alcohol intake
  • Missing dose
  • Changes in your weight

 Of course some of the above can happen whilst you are on holiday which is why your blood tests need to be continued.

Here are a couple of places you can attend to get your INR test - Information has been provided by Benidorm Seriously Facebook Members.

Levante IMed Hospital Outpatients Department, Take your Passport, EHIC card and any insurance papers with you - Go in the main door walk past the main reception area on your left, there is another area right behind this reception, with white sofas, approach one of the receptionists (who all speak perfect English)  They will then make and appointment for you and show you where to go.

It is 8 euros each test and they give you a breakfast voucher for coffee and croissant and you get the results soon after.

Or

Head here, which will cost around 10€

Please remember the importance of having your EHIC card or GHIC Card with you and in date and also of course Travel Insurance.

LIKE/FOLLOW us on Facebook

Have Your Say

Like
Like
Happy
Love
Angry
Wow
Sad
0
0
0
0
0
0
Comments (0)
No Internet Connection