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Section 6 Testing
The following section explains the steps required to measure the PT and
INR results for capillary or venous whole blood.
Before testing, choose a clean, dry work surface. Review the procedure and
make sure all of the items needed to obtain a drop of blood are available.
Warning:
Only capillary whole blood or venous whole blood can be used
with this meter. Do not use any other specimen type or any
anticoagulated specimens.
Fingertip Testing (For Professional and Self-Testing Use)
Ensure the meter is set up properly as described in Section 5 Meter Setup
and Options.
Before turning the meter on, insert the code chip, which is found inside the
box of test strips, into the code chip slot on the right side of the meter, as
shown below. This will transfer the strip testing parameters into the meter.
Note:
Ensure that the code number on the code chip is the same as the
number printed on the test strip box, test strip pouch and as the
number displayed on the meter test screen when a test strip is
inserted.
Remove a test strip pouch from the test strip box and note the Code Number
on the test strip packaging. Tear the test strip pouch and remove the test
strip.
Open the optics cover and ensure that the strip holder is installed properly,
as shown below.
