ITC Hemochron Response Whole Blood Coagulation System - Manual (Page 14)

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6.
Press YES. The protamine dose information is stored and the RxDx screen is displayed. If YES is not
pressed, the dose will not be stored.
Determining Circulating Heparin Level Using a PRT or PDA-O Test Tube
Note: Refer to the appropriate test package insert for information on required sample volume,
procedures for sample addition, and mixing and running the test.
1.
Dispense the patient sample into a PRT or PDA-O test tube and simultaneously press the START key.
2.
Mix the contents of the test tube.
3.
Insert the test tube in the well. If the HEMOCHRON Response is not operating in the RxDx mode, the
system enters the RxDx mode and prompts for entry of a PID:
Enter the PID for the desired case, press YES to display the Patient Info screen for the case, and
press YES to acknowledge the patient information.
4.
The calculated circulating heparin level is displayed on the Prot Dose Calc screen:
5.
Press CANCEL to exit the Prot Dose Calc screen.
Note: Do not press YES unless a new protamine dose is to be saved.
Determining Circulating Heparin Level Using a HiTT Test Tube While in the RxDx Mode
Note: Refer to the appropriate test package insert for information on required sample volume,
procedures for sample addition, and mixing and running the test.
1.
To prewarm the HiTT test tube, select 6 from the RxDx System screen, then select 3 from the Select
Assay screen. The HiTT Assay screen is displayed:
Note: If the HiTT test tube is not to be prewarmed, proceed to Step 5.
2.
Select 3 from the HiTT Assay screen.
3.
Insert the HiTT tube into the well. The time remaining (in seconds) until pre-warming is complete
is displayed. When prewarming is completed, 0 is displayed and three beeps will sound (if the
instrument is configured to beep).
4.
Remove the test tube from the well.
5.
Dispense the patient sample into the test tube and simultaneously press the START key.
6.
Mix the contents of the test tube and insert the test tube in the well. Upon clot detection, the results
are displayed:
7.
Press CANCEL to exit the HiTT Results screen.
Note: Press 1 to review patient demographic information.