Performing A Control Test - CoaguSense Coag-Sense Prothrombin Time PT/INR Self-Test User's Manual

9. Performing a Control Test

Control testing confirms the performance of both the meter and
the test strips and should be completed for each new lot of test
strips and any other time as indicated by your testing service
provider or doctor. Control testing can also be run whenever the
PT results are unexpected to make sure that the system is
working properly. There are 2 low control strips, 2 high control
strips and a control strip activation solution shipped with each
test strip kit. Extra controls may be ordered separately.
Follow these steps to perform a test on a low or high control.
Note ◙: The following directions are for running a low control
strip. When this procedure is complete, run a high
control strip. The controls may be run in any order. The
meter will display and store the results in PT seconds
only. The meter does not use or require results from the
control strips prior to running a patient test strip.
WARNING: Do not move or touch the meter while it
is running a test. Unreliable results may occur.
Note ◙: If an error message appears, consult the
"Troubleshooting" section of this manual.
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