Description

The CoaguChek INRange is a portable, handheld coagulometer that measures Prothrombin Time (PT) and converts it to an INR value using a single drop of fresh capillary blood. It is specifically built to help patients stay within their "Target Range," featuring a high-resolution color display and advanced tracking tools that bridge the gap between home testing and clinical supervision.

Key Features

• Bluetooth Connectivity: Wirelessly transmits INR results to a smartphone or directly to a healthcare provider’s system to ensure seamless monitoring.
• Color-Coded Results: Instantly alerts you if your result is in range (Green), too low (Yellow), or too high (Blue).
• Trend Reporting: Displays graphs of your last several results directly on the screen so you can see if your levels are stable or shifting.
• On-Screen Reminders: Allows you to set alerts for your next test, medication times, or doctor appointments.
• Comment Functionality: You can add up to six different comments per result (e.g., "diet change" or "missed dose") to help explain fluctuations to your doctor.
• Small Sample Size: Requires only a tiny $8\mu L$ drop of blood from a fingerstick.

Uses

• Patient Self-Testing (PST): Ideal for individuals who want to test at home rather than traveling to a clinic every week.
• Travel Monitoring: Because it is battery-operated and compact, it is essential for patients who travel and need to monitor how different diets or climates affect their INR.
• Dose Management: Provides the data necessary for doctors to adjust Warfarin dosages quickly, reducing the risk of stroke (if INR is too low) or bleeding (if INR is too high).
• Increased TTR (Time in Therapeutic Range): Used as a tool to improve clinical outcomes; studies show self-testing patients stay in their target range significantly longer than those using lab-only testing.