Gail in Ca
Well-known member
I got the 5 channel cuvettes today to compare with the new lot of 3 channel cuvettes.
So, I tested and found cuvette 3- inr 2.5,then the
5 channel- 2.0 inr.
Very interesting. Now I am debating whether to stay with the 5 or continue with the 3.
At 2.0 I would take more coumadin, but at 2.5 I would not. So, do the 5 channel seem to give lower results consistantly than the 3 channel?
If I am used to the results of the 5 then how to read the 3? Is it more accurate or would it be better for the home tester like me to have the 5 channel which gives 3 tests and averages them rather than 1 test like the coagucheck?
I am going to ask my cardiologist his opinion on this. Anyone else care to give me their opinion on this matter? I would appreciate it!
Thanks and Merry Christmas to all.
Gail
So, I tested and found cuvette 3- inr 2.5,then the
5 channel- 2.0 inr.
Very interesting. Now I am debating whether to stay with the 5 or continue with the 3.
At 2.0 I would take more coumadin, but at 2.5 I would not. So, do the 5 channel seem to give lower results consistantly than the 3 channel?
If I am used to the results of the 5 then how to read the 3? Is it more accurate or would it be better for the home tester like me to have the 5 channel which gives 3 tests and averages them rather than 1 test like the coagucheck?
I am going to ask my cardiologist his opinion on this. Anyone else care to give me their opinion on this matter? I would appreciate it!
Thanks and Merry Christmas to all.
Gail