CoaguChek XS PT/INR Test Strips & Supplies

For anyone managing warfarin therapy, consistent INR monitoring is the difference between staying in range and guessing. The CoaguChek XS system lets patients on long-term anticoagulation check their prothrombin time (PT/INR) at home in about a minute, using a single drop of blood from a fingerstick — no lab visit, no waiting on results. This collection carries the machine-read test strips that make that possible.

We stock the CoaguChek XS Coagulation Test Strip (04625315160) and the CoaguChek XS PT/INR Test Strip in the box quantity (07797826160), both designed to be read directly by the CoaguChek XS meter. The strips carry a coded chip in each package, so the meter automatically calibrates to that lot — one of the reasons the system is trusted for reliable, reproducible readings.

A few things patients and caregivers ask most often: these strips are specific to the CoaguChek XS family of meters and are not interchangeable with other coagulation systems. Store them in their original sealed container at room temperature, keep the tube closed between uses to protect against moisture, and always check the expiration date before testing — expired or improperly stored strips can skew INR results. Each test requires a fresh strip and a fresh lancet.

Buying strips ahead of time keeps self-testers from running short between refills, which matters when your dosing depends on regular checks. Pair your strips with compatible lancets for clean fingersticks, and explore the broader Diagnostics & Patient Monitoring range for related home-testing supplies.