Roche CoaguCheck Pro II, Operator'S Manual

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Testing a Blood Sample •
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4 Testing a Blood Sample
What you need:
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CoaguChek Pro II meter
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CoaguChek PT and/or aPTT Test Strips with
matching code chip
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When testing with venous blood:
– Standard blood collection device (syringe)
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When testing with capillary blood:
– Lancing device approved for professional use (e.g.,
the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Plus lancing device or
the CoaguChek Lancets)
– CoaguChek Capillary Tubes/Bulbs (optional)
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Cotton ball and alcohol wipe
4.1 Important notes
Always …
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close the strip container immediately after remov-
ing a test strip.
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operate the meter at an ambient temperature
between 12 °C and 32 °C (54 °F and 90 °F).
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place the meter on a level, stable surface (table) or
hold it so it is roughly horizontal.
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follow the information on correct handling of test
strips in the package insert.
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keep the test strip guide and housing clean. See
also the chapter entitled “Maintenance and Care”
(starting on page 147).
Do not use glass capillary tubes or capillary tubes that
contain anticoagulants.