Description
The Roche CoaguChek® XS PT Test Strips are specially designed for use with the CoaguChek XS System to measure prothrombin time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR) from a fingerstick blood sample. These test strips offer fast, accurate, and reliable results, making them essential for anticoagulation therapy monitoring in both clinical and home settings.
Each strip contains reagents based on human recombinant thromboplastin, ensuring precise clotting time measurement, even with varying hematocrit levels.
Key Features
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✅ Designed exclusively for CoaguChek XS Meter
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🧪 Measures PT/INR for anticoagulation management
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🩸 Requires only a small blood sample (8 µL)
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⏱️ Delivers results in about 1 minute
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🔬 Reagent based on recombinant human thromboplastin
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📦 Box includes 24 individually packaged test strips
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📅 Includes chip with calibration data for test accuracy
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🌡️ Works in wide hematocrit range (25–55%)
Ideal For
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Patients on warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy
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Healthcare professionals in clinics and hospitals
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Home users requiring regular INR monitoring
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Point-of-care (POC) testing environments
Usage Instructions
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Insert a new strip into the CoaguChek XS meter
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Apply a fresh drop of capillary blood
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Wait approximately 60 seconds for INR/PT results
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Dispose of used strip properly
Storage & Handling
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Store between 36°F–86°F (2°C–30°C)
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Keep strips sealed until use
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Do not refrigerate once opened
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Single-use only
