CoaguSense Coag-Sense Prothrombin Time PT/INR Self-Test User's Manual page 33

Action
7. When ready to collect the
drop of blood, hold the
Sample Transfer Tube
between your thumb and
forefinger below the bulb,
being sure not to cover the
air hole in bulb. DO NOT
SQUEEZE THE BULB.
8. With tube horizontal touch
tip to bead of blood. Let
capillary action fill capillary
portion of tube until blood
flow stops. Squeeze finger
to produce additional blood
if require to completely fill
capillary portion of tube.
9. Once you have collected the
sample, immediately put it
into the sample well on the
test strip. See "Performing
a PT Test" section of this
manual.
10. Apply gauze to your
fingerstick site with firm
pressure until the bleeding
stops. Apply a bandage if
desired.
11. Throw the lancet and the
strip into a biohazard
container.
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Meter Display
Capillary portion of
tube ends here
Note ◙: The minimum amount
Never add more blood to the
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Reviewing the Memory
WARNING: If
there is a bubble or an
air pocket showing in
the blood sample in the
sample transfer tube,
start the test over with
a new fingerstick on a
different finger.
must be collected before
adding it to the test strip.
test strip.
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