ITC Hemochron Response Whole Blood Coagulation System - Manual (Page 3)

3
The system (Figure 1) contains a dual-well patented clot detection module. User interface is through a
keypad and display panel. Test results are shown on the display panel on completion of the test, and can be
printed.
Figure 1. HEMOCHRON Response Whole Blood Coagulation System
Two RS232 serial ports and a Centronix parallel port are included so that results and other information
from the data storage module can be downloaded to the laboratory computer or printed elsewhere. The
RS232 serial ports can also be used to connect an external barcode reader for importing Patient ID (PID)
and/or Operator ID (OID).
Definitions and Terms
The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this manual, instrument screens and printouts:
ACT Activated Clotting Time
APTT Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
DB Database
ESV Electronic System Verification
HRDM HEMOCHRON Response Data Manager software program
idms Integrated Data Management System
INR International Normalized Ratio
LQC Liquid Quality Control
OID Operator Identification Number
PIN Operator Personal Identification Number
PID Patient Identification Number
POCC Point of Care Coordinator
PPID Fibrinogen Product Performance ID Code
PT Prothrombin Time
QC Quality Control
TVT Temperature Verification Tube
Overview of Operation
Important: Disposable ready-to-use test tubes for use with the system can be obtained from ITC. Test
tubes from other manufacturers can be run, but the test being run will not be identified and the
clotting time results may be significantly different. The laboratory should verify performance if test
tubes from other manufacturers are used.
The system rotates the test tube at a constant rate while continuously monitoring the contents. An
integrated test type barcode reader decodes the test name and expiration date imprinted on the tube label.
Printer
Test
Wells
Keypad Display
Panel
Printed From ITC Intranet