Introduction; Before You Start; Intended Use; Test Principle - Micropoint qLabs ElectroMeter Manual Del Usuario

1. Introduction

1.1 Before You Start

Before using the qLabs
and International Normalized Ratio (INR), read the entire User's Manual
carefully.
Self-testing users must complete a proper training on the qLabs
ElectroMeter and practice with a health care provider before regular use.

1.2 Intended Use

The qLabs PT-INR monitoring system is used for quantitative
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measurement of Prothrombin Time in fresh, capillary whole blood
samples. The qLabs
diagnostics and is not intended to be used for screening purposes.
For self-testing users, the qLabs
prescription from your physician.

1.3 Test Principle

The qLabs PT-INR monitoring system consists of the qLabs
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ElectroMeter and Prothrombin Time (PT)-International Normalized Ratio
(INR) test strips. The qLabs
insertion of a qLabs
operating temperature. When a drop of blood is added to the sample
well of the strip, it flows through channels to two reaction zones: a Test
Zone and a Control Zone. In these zones the blood mixes with pre-
printed reagents and begins to coagulate. Each reaction zone contains
a pair of electrodes to which a constant voltage is applied by the qLabs
ElectroMeter. As the coagulation of the blood proceeds, the current
monitored across the two electrodes changes. The qLabs
detects the change of the current and determines the PT and INR results.

1.4 Packaging

The qLabs ElectroMeter is packed individually.
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Upon receiving the package, please open and remove the packaging
materials. Place the qLabs
the power adapter.
Do not keep the qLabs
source, or near an area with a strong magnetic field.
ElectroMeter to test Prothrombin Time (PT)
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PT-INR monitoring system is intended for in vitro
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ElectroMeter should only be used with a
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ElectroMeter automatically detects the
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PT-INR test strip and heats the strip to a preset
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ElectroMeter on a flat surface and connect
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ElectroMeter in direct sunlight, near a high heat
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