thrombi stat
Step by Step Guide
to Monitoring
thrombi stat is extremely simple to set up and use
and offers you precise and accurate INR testing
results. Here we take you through a series of simple
steps demonstrating how to correctly set up and
prepare thrombi stat MC1 and MC4 so that you are
ready to start testing patients.
How to maintain high levels of QC with thrombi stat
How to set up thrombi stat MC1
Step 1
Step 2
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Allow reagent vials and reconstitution
fluid to come to room temperature.
Leave on bench overnight.
Switch on thrombi stat MC1.
Allow to warm up for 15 minutes.
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While the thrombi stat MC1 is warming up
reconstitute the required vials of reagent.
Allow to stand for a minimum of 15
minutes.
Mix thoroughly before use. Do not allow
to settle.
Step 3
Step 4
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While the thrombi stat MC1 is warming
up reconstitute the QC plasma by adding
0.5ml of purified water to each vial (4
shots from the reagent pipette).
Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
Swirl to mix.
While the thrombi stat MC1 is warming
up place the required cuvettes in the rack
and dispense a ball into each cuvette.
Step 5
Step 6
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Dispense 125 µl of well mixed reagent
into each cuvette.
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Step 7
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Test the QC plasma.
If the QC plasma is in range you are ready
to test patients.
If results are out of range re-test and
check for mistakes in preparation.
Insert one cuvette into the measurement
cell of the thrombi stat MC1.
Allow to warm for 60 seconds.
How to take a reading with thrombi stat MC1
Step 1
Step 2
Collection of a good quality capillary sample is
critical for the accurate measurement of INR.
A warm hand and good flow to the puncture site
are essential to collect a good capillary sample.
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To warm the hand you can,• Wash the hand with warm water.
• Apply a warm compress for several minutes.
• Gently massage the finger from base to tip
several times to bring the blood to the finger tip.
While the thrombi stat MC1 is warming up
reconstitute the required vials of reagent.
Allow to stand for a minimum of 15
minutes.
Mix thoroughly before use. Do not allow
to settle.
Step 3
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While the thrombi stat MC1 is warming
up reconstitute the QC plasma by adding
0.5ml of purified water to each vial (4
shots from the reagent pipette).
Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
Swirl to mix.
Step 4
Step 5
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Transfer the blood sample immediately to
the test cuvette.
Once the clot forms, the thrombi stat MC1
displays the measured INR on the screen.