HemoSense INRatio2 PT Benutzerhandbuch Seite 10

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7. Wait for the monitor to beep and then count down
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for a few seconds as it performs the test
If the monitor does not beep and count down, it means not
enough blood was applied. DO NOT add more blood to the test
strip. Remove the test strip. Then go back to step 2 and re-test
with a fresh test strip.
Your test result will appear on the monitor display along with the
date and time.
Test results are automatically stored in the monitor memory along
with the date and time of the test. See Reviewing Past Results in
the Monitor Memory (Section 10) for reviewing past results.
(Example INR mode result)
CAUTION: Unexpected results:
An unexpected result may include any result that falls outside the
therapeutic target range, or a result that falls inside the target range, but
is not consistent with your current health status (e.g., you have symptoms
such as bleeding or bruising).
What causes unexpected results:
1. A hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) that is higher or lower than
the validated operating range of the INRatio2 system can cause an inaccurate result. Refer
to the test strip package insert for more information. Verification of your hematocrit with
your health care provider will help ensure the reliability of results obtained with the PT
monitor.
2. Lupus or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) may falsely prolong the INR value.
Testing with an APS-insensitive laboratory method is recommended.
3. Certain prescription drugs (e.g., heparin - Refer to the test strip package insert for more
information) and over-the-counter medications (e.g., antibiotics) can affect the action of
oral anticoagulants and the INR value.
4. Liver diseases, congestive heart failure, thyroid dysfunction, and other diseases or
conditions can affect the action of oral anticoagulants and the INR value.
5. Changes in diet, lifestyle, or taking nutritional supplements such as ginkgo biloba can
affect the action of oral anticoagulants and the INR value.
Be sure your health care provider is aware of any of these conditions before you begin testing,
and any time there is change in health status or medications after you have begun testing.
What to do when you get an unexpected result:
Always follow your health care provider's instructions for re-testing on the PT monitor,
re-testing using an alternative method, adjusting your dose of anticoagulant medication, or
any other corrective actions.
8. Turn the monitor OFF when you are finished testing
To turn the monitor off, press and hold the
used test strip when prompted, and discard it in a Sharps or other puncture proof container.
If using batteries, the monitor will turn off automatically if you leave it unattended for a few
minutes. If using the power supply, the monitor will stay on indefinitely. It is recommended
that you turn the monitor OFF manually to conserve power.
Before turning the monitor OFF, you also have the option to:
1. Perform another test
Remove and discard the used test strip, then begin again at step 2 with a fresh test strip,
using a different finger for the fingerstick sample.
2. Review past results in the monitor memory
Press the Memory button to enter Memory mode (see Reviewing Past Results in the
Monitor Memory in Section 10 for reviewing past results).
3. Change the monitor settings
Press the Setup button to enter Setup mode (see Changing the Monitor Settings in
Section 7 for changing your monitor settings).
button for about two seconds. Remove the
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