Coaguchek INRange - English; Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Introduction
Before you start.....................................................................................................................................................................9
Intended use ...........................................................................................................................................................9
PT time ...................................................................................................................................................................10
Self-testing ...........................................................................................................................................................10
The CoaguChek INRange System ...............................................................................................................................12
Test principle .......................................................................................................................................................14
Operating conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Quality control ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Important Safety Instructions and Additional Information ................................................................................ 18
The CoaguChek INRange Meter .................................................................................................................................20
Overview of the meter elements ..................................................................................................................20
Batteries ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Starting Up
Inserting the batteries ......................................................................................................................................26
Initially setting up the meter .......................................................................................................................... 29
Code chip .............................................................................................................................................................................34
Inserting the code chip ....................................................................................................................................35
Testing a Capillary Blood Sample
Important notes ..................................................................................................................................................38
Getting a good capillary blood sample ...................................................................................................... 40
Preparing to test ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Performing a test ................................................................................................................................................42
Notes concerning the results display .........................................................................................................53
CoaguChek INRange User’s Manual