ITC ProTime Microcoagulation System - Manual (Page 14)

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8. Read the Result
In a few minutes, the result is ready.
• Press the button to turn off.
• Press the button to go to the MAIN MENU if you want to run another test, review the data
in memory, print results, transfer results to a computer, or perform set up functions.
Notes:
• The result remains displayed for 5 minutes or until the button or the button is pressed.
• If the cuvette has not been removed and the instrument is left unattended for 5 minutes, the
instrument will display the following messages before shutting down and powering OFF:
What Does the Result Mean?
The result indicates the clotting activity of blood. When ProTime is used as a self-testing instrument, the
healthcare provider may program ProTime with the upper and lower limits that are right for the patient. In
this case, ProTime will display OTR if results are outside of the therapeutic range. The OTR will not display
if results are within the limits. If no limits are set, ProTime will display only the result.
Note: If OTR (Out of Therapeutic Range) appears after the INR result, the result is out of the
therapeutic range (TR) limits that have been preset by the professional (see the For
Professionals Only – Program Mode section).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most often, an error message indicates a problem with blood collection or a mistake in the test procedure. If
an error message appears, read the instructions again and repeat the test with a new cuvette. The
Troubleshooting Guide section gives the messages for the most common errors with possible causes and
solutions.
As with all diagnostic tests, the 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.
If you get a persistent error, write down the error message and call ITC Technical Support at
1-732-548-5700, 1-800-631-5945, or e-mail us at [email protected].
Please have the ProTime serial number and cuvette lot number ready when you contact ITC Technical
Support.