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Coaguchek INRange User Guide

Is it difficult to use a CoaguChek® INRange meter?

No. If you can use a mobile phone then you’re unlikely to find self-monitoring any more complicated. Support is also offered by Williams Medical and your anticoagulation clinic.
 

How should I store my test strips?

They can be stored at room temperature (2-30°C) for up to 15 months, depending on the expiry date. If collecting from a pharmacy, we advise you check expiry date before taking receipt. Keep the lid on the pot shut tightly between uses.
 

How quickly should I use the test strip after removing it from its packaging?

You should use the test strip within 10 minutes from the time you take it from the container.

Should I talk to my healthcare professional before I start using a CoaguChek® INRange meter?

Yes. Other medical conditions, such as high cholesterol levels, anaemia (low iron levels) and lupus syndrome may sometimes interfere with your results. Check with your healthcare professional before you make any decisions about your health and whether to buy a CoaguChek® INRange meter.
 

Are CoaguChek® test strips available on prescription?

Yes. CoaguChek® test strips are available on prescription. This is at your GP’s discretion, and prescription charges may apply. As with any decision about your health, it’s best to explore your options with your healthcare professional before self-monitoring. If strips are not available on prescription in your area, you can purchase them direct from Williams Medical on 01685 846666 or www.wms.co.uk. Strip packs are available in sizes of 24
 

Is self-monitoring as accurate as the INR tests my healthcare professional does?

The accuracy of the CoaguChek® INRange meter is equal to that of the equipment used by your healthcare professional.

Is self-monitoring suitable for children?

Yes. After a brief training course on self-monitoring, and with support from a healthcare professional, you and your child will enjoy the freedom that self-monitoring offers. As a parent, you must be prepared to take on some of the responsibility for managing their care.
 

How often should I test my INR levels?

Everyone’s different, so you should follow your healthcare professional’s advice on how regularly to test. It has been shown that testing once a week increases the time spent in therapeutic range.

Will my CoaguChek® INRange meter require maintenance?

The CoaguChek® INRange meter and test strips have a number of built-in quality control functions. Because of this we do not provide maintenance for your meter. We recommend that, every six months, you ask a healthcare professional to take tests in parallel with you on a meter that uses the same technology. The healthcare professional’s meter should be enrolled in a UK-recognised external quality assurance anticoagulation programme.

Can I use CoaguChek® INRange if I’m on other medication?

Many common medicines, including painkillers, antirheumatics, antibiotics, antidepressants, diuretics, laxatives and vitamin K, can affect your INR levels. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t take them if you’re self-monitoring. Your healthcare professional will be able to advise you on what you can and can’t combine.
 

How long will I have to wait for my order to arrive?

The standard delivery time is approximately 2-3 working days after an order is placed.

Our 14 day return guarantee:

We advise all customers to watch the online training video before opening the meter box. We operate a 14 day cooling-off period should you wish to return the meter in its original condition (original box unopened and the meter therefore unused), in which case we would issue a full refund.