Megan
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any thoughts on what the difference is between these machines for an av replacement ?
coagcheck xs vs inratio2
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Both monitors are the newer versions and work great.
I have the Coaguchek XS
Training is fast and simple.
Testing takes a few minutes.
Only one good drop of blood from a finger tip is needed.
Very portable, mine came with a zippered travel/storage case.
Built in quality controls in the monitor and test strips.
Long battery life. I've had mine for 2 years.
Here in Canada, great customer service directly with Roche Diagnostics.
I have the Coaguchek XS
Training is fast and simple.
Testing takes a few minutes.
Only one good drop of blood from a finger tip is needed.
Very portable, mine came with a zippered travel/storage case.
Built in quality controls in the monitor and test strips.
Long battery life. I've had mine for 2 years.
Here in Canada, great customer service directly with Roche Diagnostics.
Marty
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Both good. I have INRatio and love it.
Roger Frank
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I took my INRatio to the lab to compare it against the docs Coaguchek XS. They were within .1 of each other and who's to say my INR was not closer to the standard. It all seems to be a relative indication anyway just to get you in the ball park.
Ross
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Flip a quarter and call heads or tails in the air.
I have the original first model INRatio and love it.
I have the original first model INRatio and love it.
I have an INRatio and love it. Started out with a ProTime 3, wanted a smaller machine so I got the INRatio a year ago.
My PCP's office has a CoaguChek. They're very similar machines.
My PCP's office has a CoaguChek. They're very similar machines.
I have the INRatio2 and love it. I don't think you will go wrong with either model. I'm not sure about the CoaguChek, but for the INRation2, you don't need to worry about refrigerating the test strips. With my old Protime monitor, that was always a big concern.
I have the INRatio2. Probably either meter is about the same.
I will pass on what the trainer that delivered my meter told me. She made the comment, that if I had got the Coaguchek meter, that the training would been twice as long. She also said in her job at a Cardiologist Clinic she used a Coaguchek and been using the same meter for 6 years.
She was paid by QAS and gave training for both meters.
Again, before anyone starts jumping up and down... just passing on what the lady said.
I will pass on what the trainer that delivered my meter told me. She made the comment, that if I had got the Coaguchek meter, that the training would been twice as long. She also said in her job at a Cardiologist Clinic she used a Coaguchek and been using the same meter for 6 years.
She was paid by QAS and gave training for both meters.
Again, before anyone starts jumping up and down... just passing on what the lady said.
I have the INRatio2. Probably either meter is about the same.
I will pass on what the trainer that delivered my meter told me. She made the comment, that if I had got the Coaguchek meter, that the training would been twice as long. She also said in her job at a Cardiologist Clinic she used a Coaguchek and been using the same meter for 6 years.
She was paid by QAS and gave training for both meters.
Again, before anyone starts jumping up and down... just passing on what the lady said.
Yes, I will start jumping up and down, olefin/Dayton likes it.The NEW Coaguchek XS is the SAME as the INRatio2....same training required.
The NEW Coaguchek XS is the SAME as the INRatio2....same training required.
I figured it would happen.
I have the INRatio2. Probably either meter is about the same.
I will pass on what the trainer that delivered my meter told me. She made the comment, that if I had got the Coaguchek meter, that the training would been twice as long. She also said in her job at a Cardiologist Clinic she used a Coaguchek and been using the same meter for 6 years.
She was paid by QAS and gave training for both meters.
Again, before anyone starts jumping up and down... just passing on what the lady said.
Awwwww Dayton, really -- "twice as long"...???
QAS sent the meter to the nurse trainer in Austin and she drove down to introduce me to the new little CoaguChek XS. I've used CoaguCheks since 1999, so not a lot of training going on. She was well versed on warfarin, silzone valves, etc. The trainers are required to be registered nurses, so we had a good visit. She did tell me that quite a few of the machines are returned due to the elderly not being capable of using them.. so I told her that I was "elderly"......Megan - either machine will work for you.
Awwwww Dayton, really -- "twice as long"...???
Maybe you didn't read my words?
And she does train people on both meters. I don't see a reason why she would have wanted to make that statement unless it's true.
Maybe you didn't read my words?
And she does train people on both meters. I don't see a reason why she would have wanted to make that statement unless it's true.
Dayton, did you see that purple elephant fly by too?
Megan,
Both the Coaguchek XS and the INRatio 2 require one drop of blood and 3 minutes to perform an accurate test.
End of story.
Both monitors are the newer versions and work great.
I have the Coaguchek XS
Training is fast and simple.
Testing takes a few minutes.
Only one good drop of blood from a finger tip is needed.
Very portable, mine came with a zippered travel/storage case.
Built in quality controls in the monitor and test strips.
Long battery life. I've had mine for 2 years.
Here in Canada, great customer service directly with Roche Diagnostics.
Hey Bina give me my machine back,how'd you get it??
May i add if you accidently drop your strip testers under running water
Roche Diagnostics will replace them for free,just say (Deb said so) cus she;s been there ,done that
zipper2(DEB)
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robbiew
anticoagulation monitor
anticoagulation monitor
after 22 yrs of lab draws, i am trying to get a monitor....any advice for getting the insurance company to pay for part of it???????? thanks
anticoagulation monitor
after 22 yrs of lab draws, i am trying to get a monitor....any advice for getting the insurance company to pay for part of it???????? thanks
Bina,
Well, since you claim to be the expert... you must have used both meters.
Well, since you claim to be the expert... you must have used both meters.
Robbie -- give QAS a ring and ask to speak to Brandi. She knows how to get it done.
And Dayton old boy...you leave my girlfriend Bina alone. Bina, you gotta watch those ornery West Texas boys..
Robbie -- give QAS a ring and ask to speak to Brandi. She knows how to get it done.
And Dayton old boy...you leave my girlfriend Bina alone. Bina, you gotta watch those ornery West Texas boys..
Dayton is a West Texas boy??????????????????????? He doesn't type like one!!!!!!!!!
