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3. Insert Test Strip

Slide the test strip into the

test strip guide in the

direction of the arrows until

it stops.

The meter turns on.

The code number of the inserted

code chip flashes on the display.

7. Apply Sample Until

Meter Beeps

Find the target area on the

test strip. Dose the test strip

from the side.

It's important to hold the

blood drop to the test strip until

you hear a beep.

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4. Match Code

Confirm that the number

displayed matches the

number on the test strip

container, then press

If the numbers are different, first

make sure that the correct code

chip is inserted. If the numbers

still don't match, call the Roche

Diagnostics Technical Service

Center at 1-800-428-4674.

An hourglass appears as the

meter warms up. When the meter

is warmed up, a flashing test strip

and blood drop appear and the

meter begins a countdown.

You have 120 seconds to run

the test.

You'll see the hourglass when

the blood test begins. Then,

pull your finger away from the

test strip.

Remember to apply only one

drop of blood—don't add

more. Do not touch or remove

the test strip when a test is in

progress.

The result appears in about

1 minute.

5. Collect Sample

Set the penetration

depth to 5.

Press the plunger. A yellow

dot appears in the release

button.

Massage your finger until you

see increased color in your

fingertip.

Keeping your hand down,

press the tip of the lancet

device firmly against the side

of your fingertip. Press the

release button.

8. Record Result

Record the result on the

CoaguChek XS System

Prothrombin Time Self-Testing

Log Book.

Call your doctor with the test

result.

Note: If during testing the

meter displays an error message,

refer to the Error Messages

section of the User Manual for

what to do next.

6. Get a Good Blood Drop

Gently squeeze from the base of

the finger to develop a hanging

drop of blood.

After sticking your fingertip,

you have 15 seconds to apply

the blood to the side of the

test strip.

9. Clean Up

Remove the lancet from the

lancet device. Place the used test

strip and lancet in a puncture-

proof container with a lid.

Turn the meter off.

If the meter is dirty, wipe it clean

with a lint-free tissue and an

approved cleaning solution.

Note: See Cleaning the Meter in

the User Manual for more

information.

If you have questions,

call Roche Diagnostics

Technical Service Center at

1-800-428-4674, 24 hours

a day, 7 days a week,

365 days a year.