ITC ProTime Microcoagulation System - Manual (Page 6)

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If the calculated INR is: Then ProTime displays:
< 0.6 INR LOW
0.6 - 0.79 INR < 0.8
0.8 - 7.0 Result
7.1 - 9.9 Result - followed by "*"
10.0 - 12.0 INR > 9.9
> 12.0 INR HIGH
• Results may be affected in patients receiving heparin or who have an abnormal response to heparin.
• Correlation of results reported by the ProTime instrument to laboratory results depends on the
precision of the laboratory method and on the ISI value of the laboratory reagent and instrument
system.
• Do not disturb instrument while test is in progress.
As with all diagnostic tests, ProTime Microcoagulation System test results should be scrutinized in light of a
specific patient's condition and anticoagulant therapy. Any results exhibiting inconsistency with the
patient's clinical status should be repeated or supplemented with additional test data.
Follow doctor's instructions if you have difficulty performing the test or receive a result outside of the
prescribed therapeutic range.
Reagent Preparation and Storage
• Bring the foil-pouched cuvette to room temperature prior to use.
• ProTime cuvettes are ready-to-use. No additional preparation is required.
• Store the foil-pouched cuvettes in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C, 36°F to 46°F).
• An unopened cuvette pouch is stable when stored at 2°C to 8°C until the date printed on the pouch.
Unopened cuvette pouches may be stored at room temperature for 60 days. Once the pouch has been
opened, the cuvette must be used within 16 hours.
Cuvette or Tenderlett Disposal
The ProTime cuvette and Tenderlett Plus are for single use only and are not to be reused. After use they
contain human blood and should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for human blood
contaminated waste.
INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Size 2.77 (h) x 4.5 (w) x 8.75 (l) inches
Weight 1.6 pounds
Operating Temperature Room temperature (15°C to 30°C, 59°F to 86°F)
PT Test Temperature 37±1.0°C
Battery Type Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Operating Time On Battery Approximately 2 hours (constant run), or 10 complete
test cycles per charge. Tests may also be run while
ProTime is plugged in to AC/DC power module.
Anticipated Battery Life 500 charges
100 - 240 VAC Power
Supply/Charger
Input: 100 – 240 volts AC, 47 - 63 Hz
Output: 15 volts DC, 2.0 A