Roche CoaguChek XS Pro, Operator'S Manual

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• Introduction
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If you need help Information about using the system, the screen menus,
and performing a test can be found in this manual.
When error messages appear on the screen, refer to
chapter 10, Troubleshooting .
For all questions about the CoaguChek XS Pro system
that are not answered in this manual, contact your Roche
representative. In order to expedite troubleshooting,
please have ready your CoaguChek XS Pro meter, its
serial number, this manual, and all related consumables
when you call.
General note The data and information provided in this manual are
current as of issue. Any substantial changes will be incor-
porated in the next edition. If there is any conflict of infor-
mation, the package insert included with the CoaguChek
XS PT Test strips shall prevail.
What can the system do for you? The CoaguChek XS Pro system makes coagulation test-
ing easy. You only need to insert the code chip, power the
meter on, insert the test strip, and apply a small blood
sample. The blood mixes with the reagents on the test
strip, and the meter determines when the blood clots. The
meter displays the results in about one minute. After the
measurement, the meter automatically stores the test
result, together with date/time and patient ID (and opera-
tor ID, if that option is enabled) to memory.
The CoaguChek XS Pro meter displays test results in
units equivalent to laboratory plasma measurements.
Results may be displayed in three ways:
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International Normalized Ratio (INR)
■
combination of INR/seconds, or
■
combination of INR/%Quick
INR is a standardized measurement of the rate at which
blood clots. A low INR can indicate an increased risk of
blood clots, while an elevated INR can indicate increased
risk of bleeding.