Slide the test strip into the test
strip guide in the direction of
the arrows until it stops.
The meter powers on.
The code number of the
inserted code chip flashes on
the display.
Confirm that the number
displayed matches the number
on the test strip container,
then press
.
If the numbers are different,
first make sure that the correct
code chip is inserted. If the
numbers still don’t match,
call the Roche Diagnostics
Technical Service Center at
1-800-428-4674.
An hourglass appears as the
meter warms up. When the
meter is warmed up, a flashing
test strip and blood drop
appear and the meter begins a
countdown.
Set the penetration
depth to 5.
Press the plunger. A yellow
dot appears in the release
button.
Massage your finger until you
see increased color in your
fingertip.
Keeping your hand down,
press the tip of the lancet
device firmly against the side
of your fingertip. Press the
release button.
Gently squeeze from the base
of the finger to develop a
hanging drop of blood.
After sticking your fingertip,
you have 15 seconds to
apply the blood to the side of
the test strip.
3. Insert Test Strip 4. Match Code 5. Collect Sample 6. Get a Good Blood Drop
Find the target area on the
test strip. Apply blood to the
test strip from the side.
It’s important to hold the
blood drop to the test strip
until you hear a beep.
The hourglass appears when
the blood test begins. Then,
pull your finger away from the
test strip.
Remember to apply only one
drop of blood—don’t add
more. Do not touch or remove
the test strip when a test is in
progress.
The result appears in about
1 minute.
Record the result on the
CoaguChek XS System
Prothrombin Time Self-Testing
Log Book.
Call your doctor and/or the
service provider that provides
your test strips and the
handling of your test results.
Note: If during testing the
meter displays an error
message, refer to the Error
Messages section of the User
Manual for what to do next.
Remove the lancet from the
lancet device. Place the used test
strip and lancet in a puncture-
proof container with a lid.
Press . The meter powers off.
If the meter is dirty, wipe it
clean with a lint-free tissue and
an approved cleaning solution.
Note: See Cleaning the Meter
in the User Manual for more
information.
7. Apply Sample Until
Meter Beeps
8. Record Result 9. Clean Up
If you have questions,
call Roche Diagnostics
Technical Service Center at
1-800-428-4674, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year.
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are trademarks of Roche.
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