CoaguChek XS System for PT INR Patient Home Testing

It is important to check the PT/INR levels regularly. With the CoaguChek XS System by Roche you can simply test at home on your own time. You no longer have to travel to doctors office and wait. This system was designed with Patient Self-Testing in mind. The CoaguChek XS System gives very fast (1 min) PT/INR results using capillary blood using only one drop from the fingertip.

CoaguChek XS System Benefits & Features

• Test at home on your own time.
  You no longer have to travel to the doctors office and wait
• PT/INR test results given in just one minute
• 10 µL blood sample size
• Requires test strip coding before use

CoaguChek XS Comfort

• One drop of capillary whole blood (10 µL sample size) to get a quick (1 min) and precise INR result
• Choice between top-dosing and side-dosing options offers an easier application of blood
• Possibility to test anywhere and anytime: it is easy to transport due to its low weight and size, and logistics are easy as strips are stable at room temperature (no refrigeration is required)

CoaguChek XS Safety

You can count on an On-Board-Integrated-System Control (OBIS). It comprises:

• On-board integrity check of every strip directly in the measuring channel (OS2C system)
• Failsafe features: device and strip are constantly checked during the measuring process e.g. check for sufficient blood volume application
• Automatic control of internal system functions
  Improve your quality of life with the CoaguChek XS patient system from Roche Diagnostics

Give yourself peace of mind and improve your quality of life with the CoaguChek XS system from Roche Diagnostics!

System Includes

• 1 CoaguChek XS Meter
• 4 AAA Batteries
• 1 Carrying Case
• 1 CoaguChek XS User Manual
• 1 CoaguChek XS Training DVD
• 10 Unistik 3 Extra Sample Safety Lancets
• 1 CoaguChek XS Getting Started Guide
• 1 Warranty Card
• 1 CoaguChek XS Results Log Book

What is PT?

Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. A prothrombin time test can be used to check for bleeding problems. A PT test is also used to check whether medicine to prevent blood clots is working for the patient.

What is INR?

INR is an acronym that stands for International Normalized Ratio (INR). This is a professional term for a blood test to determine how much warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven or Marfarin) is in a patient at the time of the blood test.

What is a PT/INR Test?

A PT/INR test is a test that helps to determine the coagulation (also known as clotting tendency) of the blood. This type of test is most commonly used in monitoring the accuracy of blood thinning products such as wafarin or a popular name brand blood medication such as Coumadin, Jantoven or Marfarin. These two medications are in a class of medications called anticoagulants ("blood thinners").

A person taking the anticoagulation medication listed above must be tested regularly to ensure their INR stays within a specific INR test range. A person is considered out of range when their INR test results are higher or lower than what their doctor establishes as their own specific target range.