curlyhead666

INR testing is done on all HAL. We checked last year and just this past week with their Medical Service Dept on 5/8/16. All you need is a script from your doctor and your recent dosing information. If in doubt, call their medical services dept at 661-753-2680 for any concerns about their medical capabilities.

Mary Rose

posted 5/14/16

They are equipped to do INR's (Blood Drawn with syringe and then drop onto strip, instead of the pin prick, drop to strip method) However, they will not do it unless they (HAL Dr(s)) have given someone a medication (read antibiotics) when passenger is on Coumadin or Warfarin.

 

Our second cruise I was injured and the Passenger Dr treating me placed me on antibiotics and had an INR done every other day.

 

Our last cruise I asked the medical center if they could do INR's if it was someone like me that just needed it checked once every 2-4 weeks (because CC members had asked the question, just as you are) and was informed no. The Dr said that if you need an INR you would have to have it done at a shore side hospital or Urgent Care.

 

I now make sure all of our cruises are not scheduled for the time frame I am currently on for testing, every 6 weeks.

 

Joanie

5/15/16 Hi Joanie,

We called the medical dept of Holland America and they told us they do perform INR testing. All you need is a script from your doctor and recent dosing information. We were told this both last year and just last week 5/8/16. If anyone is uncertain call HAL medical Service Dept at 661-753-2680

Curlyhead666