Introduction
Before you start.....................................................................................................................................................................9
Intended use ...........................................................................................................................................................9
PT time ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Self-testing ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
The CoaguChek Vantus System ................................................................................................................................... 12
Test principle ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Operating conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Quality control ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
The CoaguChek Vantus Meter ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Batteries ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Inserting the batteries ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Initially setting up the meter .......................................................................................................................... 29
Code chip ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Inserting the code chip .................................................................................................................................... 35
Important notes .................................................................................................................................................. 38
Preparing to test ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Performing a test ................................................................................................................................................ 42
CoaguChek Vantus System User's Manual, version 2.0
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