How accurate is COAG sense?
The Coag-Sense™ PT/INR Monitoring System is not dependent on Hemoglobin and Hematocrit levels and offers greater linearity in high INR range (>3.0 INR) with precision of 2.5% CV. Each kit comes with 50 test strips plus 4 controls (2 high/2 low) and 54 capillary tubes and plungers.
How do you take an INR blood sample?
A health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.
Who makes COAG sense?
i-SENS
FREMONT, Calif., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — CoaguSense, Inc., a subsidiary of i-SENS (KOSDAQ:099190), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its second-generation prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR) monitoring system.
What is a COAG machine?
What is the CoaguChek? The CoaguChek monitor is a hand-held device that is used to measure the international normalised ratio (INR) in individuals taking warfarin. The INR is a laboratory measurement used to determine the effects of oral anticoagulants (warfarin) on the clotting system.
Does Medicare pay for INR machines?
Your Insurance is No Problem The good news: Home INR testing is covered by Medicare and most private insurance.
How much does a CoaguChek cost?
Coaguchek Xs System price averages $4,356.99, but, with a prescription for Coaguchek Xs System, you pay only $3,374.00 with a SingleCare Coaguchek Xs System coupon.
Does Medicare pay for INR machine?
What does coagulation test for?
Coagulation tests measure your blood’s ability to clot, and how long it takes to clot. Testing can help your doctor assess your risk of excessive bleeding or developing clots (thrombosis) somewhere in your blood vessels. Coagulation tests are similar to most blood tests.
What do you need to know about the COAG sense system?
The Coag-Sense system consists of a meter and single-use PT strips and control strips, along with certain accessories required for testing. The Coag-Sense PT/INR System offers rapid testing time, simplicity, and analytical results that correlate well with the leading methods of PT determination.
Can you use COAG sense without a prescription?
Coag-Sense® products should only be used for their intended purpose with a doctor’s prescription, as directed and in accordance with the applicable User’s Manual. Do not use Coag-Sense® products without talking with your doctor or health care professional.
How many COAG sense 50 test strips are there?
Coag-Sense 50 Test Strips, 2 high and 2 low control strips, 1 control activation solution vial, 54 sample transferred tubes, package insert. Learn More about the Coag-Sense PT2 Monitor and Our Current Pr…
How does the COAG sense work for warfarin?
The Coag-Sense ® system is used to test prothrombin time (PT) in patients taking Warfarin for oral anticoagulant therapy. Results are reported as International Normalized Ratio, or INR units, and PT seconds. Because the system directly detects clot formation, it reports true PT-seconds.