Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600, Instructions For Use Manual

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Reagent Load/Calibration
System Calibration
System Calibration
Introduction
System calibration is used to standardize the analysis of samples to existing conditions. Refer to the
Synchron Clinical Systems
Chemistry Information Manual for detailed information regarding such
conditions. In general, system calibration is required when:
• A new Cartridge Chemistry (CC) reagent cartridge is used (except when within lot calibration
applies).
• A new Modular Chemistry (MC) reagent is loaded.
•
At recommended calibration frequency intervals.
•
Indicated by control results.
•
Defined per your laboratory policy.
• Electronic or module adjustment is performed.
•
A Calibration set point is modified.
• Specific maintenance procedures as defined in CHAPTER 9, Maintenance of this manual are
performed.
Calibration options are identified in the Cal Options box. To access a cal option, select
Options F6
from the
Reagent Status
screen as shown in Figure 4.1 . Then select the pull-down menu in the Cal
Options box to select the desired cal option. The cal options are:
•
Load calibrator diskettes
•
Calibrator acceptance limits
•
Modify set points
• Slope/offset adjustment
•
Within lot calibration
• Enzyme validator
•
Calibration override
•
Bypass chemistry
•
Extend calibration time
• Print cal report
Load a Calibrator Diskette
Serum based calibrators require a calibrator diskette to be loaded on the system. The calibrator
diskette is loaded only one time per lot number.
•
To check what lot number is currently loaded on the system, select the
Rgts/Cal
icon from the
menu bar, then select
Options F6
. Use the pull-down menu to select “Calibrator Acceptance