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The CoaguChek XS System is intended for use by professional
healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testing for
the monitoring of warfarin therapy. The CoaguChek XS System
uses fresh capillary or nonanticoagulated venous whole blood.
Anticoagulation Medication
Anticoagulation medications, also known as blood thinners, are
prescribed to avoid unwanted clots. Blood-clotting time must be
monitored to ensure that a patient’s medication dosage is correct.
Blood-clotting Time
The rate at which blood clots is measured in units called INR. It is
very important for patients to stay within their target INR range. If
the INR is too low, the risk of blood clots increases. If the INR is
too high, the risk for internal bleeding increases.
Everyone’s INR is different. The patient’s doctor determines the
best INR range for the patient, depending on why the patient is
taking anticoagulants and how the patient reacts to them. The
doctor also determines how often the patient’s blood should be
tested. The doctor needs to know the patient’s blood-clotting time
in order to successfully treat the patient.
Several resources are available to help you use and maintain the
CoaguChek XS System.
Video (DVD Format)
The CoaguChek XS System Video is for new users of the
CoaguChek XS System. The video will help you get comfortable
with the CoaguChek XS Meter and the testing procedure.
Getting Started
The Getting Started guide shows you how to perform your first
coagulation test on the CoaguChek XS Meter.
User Manual
This CoaguChek XS System User Manual is a comprehensive guide
to the meter and test strips. It is designed to provide answers to
your questions about the meter’s operation and use. Read this
entire manual carefully, and refer to it as necessary.
Test Strip Package Inserts
Be sure to read the test strip package insert for important
updates and keep the insert from your current test strip package
for future reference.
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