Recommended Testing Protocol - NeuroMetrix NC-stat DPNCheck User Manual

3.6 Recommended Testing Protocol

This protocol is intended only as a guide. It is the responsibility of the provider to determine the clinical
necessity of nerve conduction testing.
Testing a single leg is usually clinically sufficient.
• Whenever possible, the same leg should be tested first in all patients.
If the first test does not provide a result or to confirm the result, the test should be repeated.
Pressing the test button again is usually all that is required (see Appendix F).
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The test will provide a nerve conduction result the first time in most patients.
Tip: In certain circumstances it may be beneficial to confirm the results. Examples include:
- Confirm CV if amplitude is ≤4 μV
- Confirm undetectable response
- Confirm result inconsistent with clinical findings
- If the leg setting on the device was incorrect, then the test should be repeated
If the repeat test does not provide a result or for further confirmation of the results the opposite leg
should be tested.
The same biosensor may be used on both legs.
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Note: The NC-stat DPNCheck device should only be used with NeuroMetrix single patient use
biosensors. Repeat use of the same biosensor on multiple patients will disable the device as indicated
by the "Ub" error code. Disabled devices must be returned to NeuroMetrix for a factory reset. Users will
be required to pay a service fee and all shipping and handling charges.
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