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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction .............................................................................. 1
Intended Use ............................................................................................ 1
About Prothrombin Time (PT) Testing ...................................................... 2
About International Normalized Ratio (INR) Values ................................. 2
Test Principle ............................................................................................ 2
Section 2 System Components ............................................................... 4
Component Descriptions: ......................................................................... 5
Mission
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PT/INR Meter ............................................................................ 6
Mission
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PT/INR Test Strip ....................................................................... 6
Code Chip ................................................................................................ 6
Meter Display ........................................................................................... 7
Section 4 Initial Setup .............................................................................. 9
Code # ..................................................................................................... 9
Section 5 Meter Setup and Options .......................................................11
Memory Review ...................................................................................... 11
Deleting Stored Readings ....................................................................... 11
Setting the Display Contrast ................................................................... 12
Setting the Date ..................................................................................... 12
Setting the Time ..................................................................................... 13
Sound ..................................................................................................... 15
Meter Information ................................................................................... 15
Display Language .................................................................................. 16
INR Display ............................................................................................ 16
Password ............................................................................................... 17
Section 6 Testing .................................................................................... 19
Fingertip Testing (For Professional and Self-Testing Use) ..................... 19
Specimen Collection............................................................................... 23
Optional Testing Methods ....................................................................... 26
Venous Blood Testing (For Professional Use Only) ................................ 27
Section 7 Quality Control ....................................................................... 28
Electronic Calibrator ............................................................................... 28
Liquid Control Test ................................................................................. 30
Section 8 Maintenance ........................................................................... 34
Replacing the Batteries .......................................................................... 34
Disinfection Process ............................................................................... 35
General Maintenance ............................................................................. 36
Section 9 Precautions ............................................................................ 38
Meter Use and Precautions .................................................................... 38
Test Strip Use and Precautions .............................................................. 39
Section 10 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 40
Appendix 1 Meter Specifications........................................................... 42
Appendix 2 Index of Symbols ................................................................ 43
Appendix 3 Warranty .............................................................................. 47