CoaguChek® XS system
Coagulation self-testing made easy
IVD
For in vitro diagnostic use.
CoaguChek XS system
The CoaguChek XS system is a convenient, portable and user-friendly instrument for monitoring warfarin therapy. It determines the INR value (International Normalized Ratio) from a drop of capillary whole blood – simple, precise and reliable.
The CoaguChek XS system features
I feel like I got my passport back.
The CoaguChek XS system is ready for use anywhere at any time. Patients can use it for self-monitoring at home or while on vacation.
Fast, reliable results
- Accurate PT/INR results in one minute
- Built-in quality control checks every strip automatically
- Lab-comparable accuracy1
Simple fingerstick test
- Most patients prefer having a small drop of blood (just 8 μL) taken from a fingerstick to having blood drawn from a vein2
Improved patient outcomes
- Patients who self test have been shown to spend more time in therapeutic range and have less thrombembolic events3
Coagulation monitoring
More efficiency in my care facility. More freedom for my patients
A variety of models exists for managing patients of VKA therapy. Learn more about the benefits of point of care and patient self-testing and how we can support you in selecting the right model for you and your patients.
References
- Kitchen, D.P., Munroe, S., Kitchen, S., Jennings, I., Woods, T.A.L., Walker, I.D. (2008). Results from the first year of an external quality assessment programme for the users of CoaguChek XS and CoaguChek XS Plus for monitoring INRs. British Journal of Haematology, Volume 141 Supplement 1: P188
- Woods, K., Douketis, J.D., Schnurr, T., Kinnon, K., Powers, P.et al. (2004). Patient preferences for capillary vs. venous INR determination in an anticoagulation clinic : a randomized controlled trial. Thromb Res 114(3), 161-165.
- Heneghan et al.: Self-monitoring of oral anticoagulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2006); Lancet;367(9508):404-11
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