Coaguchek XS Pro User Manual

Gather the following items:
 • CoaguchekXSProMeter
 • ContainerofTestStrips
 • TestStripCodeChip
 • Safe-T-ProPlusLancet
 • AlcoholWipe
 • CottonBallorTissues
1.
Makesureyouhavethecodechip
readytoinsertifyouareopening
anewboxofstrips.Thecodekey
needstobeinsertedintothemeter
everytimeyouuseanewlotofstrips.
2.
Cleanthengertipwithanalcohol
wipe.Orhavethepatientwashhisor
herhandsinwarmsoapywater.
Drythoroughly.
3.
Before continuing, review these
tips for getting a good drop of
blood.
Increasingthebloodowinthe
ngerwillhelpyoutogetagood
dropofbloodsokeepinmindthese
tips:
Warmthehand.Havethepatient•
holditunderhisorherarm,and/
orwashwithwarmwater.
Havethepatientletthatarm•
hangbyhisorherside.
Massagethengerfromitsbase.•
Use these techniques until the
fingertip has increased in colour.
4.
Takeateststripoutofthecontainer.
Close the container tightly.
You have 10 minutes to use the test
strip once you remove it from the
container.
5.
Slidetheteststripintotheteststrip
guideinthedirectionofthearrows
untilitstops.
The meter turns on and the main
menu appears.
If you insert a strip from a new lot
number for the first time, the meter
will display the number of the test
strip code chip required. Remove
the old code chip and insert the new
one.
6.
TouchtheScan buttonandholdthe
operatorIDbarcodeapproximately
10cmfromthebuilt-inscanner.The
meterbeepsoncethebarcodehas
beensuccessfullyread.
7.
PressPatient Test onthemainmenu
screen.
8.
TouchtheScanbuttonandholdthe
patientIDbarcodeapproximately
10cmfromthebuilt-inbarcode
scanner.Themeterbeepsoncethe
barcodehasreadsuccessfully.
An hour glass symbol appears.
The test strip symbol appears after a
few seconds with a flashing drop of
blood. You have 180 seconds to apply
the sample.
9.
Twisttheprotectivecapoffthe
lancet.
Massage the finger until you see
increased colour in the fingertip.
Keepingthehanddown,pressthetip
ofthelancetrmlyagainstthesideof
thengertip.Pressthepurpletrigger
button.
Gently squeeze from the base of the
finger to develop a drop of blood.
10.
Within15secondsoflancingthengertip,
applythebloodtothetargetareaonthestrip.
Findthecleartargetareaontheteststrip.You
candosefromthesideorthetop.
Hold the blood drop to the test strip until you
hear a beep. The flashing blood drop symbol
will disappear and an hourglass symbol appears
and the test begins.
Do not add more blood to the test strip.
Do not touch the test strip while the test
is in progress.
Themeterperformsanautomaticquality
controlcheckonthestripbeforeitdisplays
theresult.
QC √ appears in the display briefly following a
successful QC check. The result appears in less
than a minute.
11.
Recordyourresultasinstructedby
yourfacility.
Note: If during testing the meter
displays an error message, refer to
the Error Messages section of the
user manual for an explanation and
steps on how to proceed.
12.
Quick Reference Guide
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Coaguchek XS Pro Specifications

General

Sample Type	Capillary whole blood
Sample Volume	8 μL
Display	LCD
Intended Use	Self-testing for anticoagulation therapy
Test Method	Electrochemical
Test Parameters	PT, INR
Measuring Range	INR: 0.8 - 8.0
Memory Capacity	Up to 1000 test results
Data Transfer	Via USB
Connectivity	USB port
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests

Summary

Performing a Patient Test

Preparation and Code Chip Insertion

Gather required items and insert the code chip for new strip lots.

Fingertip Preparation and Blood Collection

Clean the fingertip and use techniques to ensure a good blood drop.

Test Strip Insertion and Meter Activation

Insert the test strip and wait for the meter to turn on.

Operator and Patient Identification

Scan operator and patient IDs, then select 'Patient Test' to start.

Blood Application and Result Interpretation

Apply blood to the strip, wait for the test, and record the result.

Performing a Quality Control Test

Quality Control Material Preparation

Prepare QC control solution by mixing powder and diluent.

QC Test Initiation and Identification

Insert test strip, scan operator ID, select 'Control Test', and input code.

QC Sample Application and Result Analysis

Apply QC sample to strip, wait for result, and check against QC range.