Description

Key Benefits

• Fast results: INR results in about one minute
• Minimal sample size: Requires only 8 µL of blood
• Built-in quality control: Automatically checks every test strip
• High accuracy: Lab-comparable results with 97% correlation to laboratory methods
• Portable and convenient: Ideal for home use and travel

Core Features & Specifications

• Detection System: Electrochemical measurement of PT time after activation with human recombinant thromboplastin
• Sample Type: Fresh capillary whole blood or non-anticoagulated venous whole blood
• Sample Volume: ≥ 8 µL
• Measuring Range: INR: 0.8 – 8.0; %Quick: 120 – 5; Seconds: 9.6 – 96
• User Interface: Icon-based LCD display with on/off, memory, and set buttons
• Memory Capacity: Up to 300 test results with date and time
• Battery Life: Up to 300 tests or 2 years per set of batteries
• Dimensions: 138 x 78 x 28 mm
• Weight: 127 g (without batteries)

Recommended Use Cases

• Monitoring warfarin therapy in clinical settings
• Patient self-testing at home
• Point-of-care testing in outpatient clinics
• Travel-friendly anticoagulation management

Additional Information

• CLIA waived for professional use in the United States
• Quality control is integrated into the meter and test strips, automatically run for every blood test
• Heparin interference is minimal, with testing performed showing no significant effect on test results up to certain concentrations

Summary

The CoaguChek® XS System offers a compact, reliable, and easy-to-use solution for INR testing, making it suitable for both healthcare professionals and patients. Its portability, accuracy, and built-in quality control features ensure effective management of anticoagulation therapy.