Haemonetics TEG 6s, User Manual

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70 Chapter 6, Quality Control
P/N 115191-IE, Manual revision: AB Haemonetics
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TEG
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6s User Manual
Performing Quality Control Tests
This chapter explains how to run quality controls (QC) on the TEG
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6s analyzer
and includes instructions for the following:
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Running a QC test
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Viewing stored QC data
QC consists of a vial with lyophilized biological material and a matching
disposable cartridge for performing a test. When a QC cartridge is inserted into
the TEG analyzer, it triggers a script that verifies the performance and accuracy
of the analyzer.
Quality control output
Haemonetics provides two QC preparations, Level 1 (L1) and Level 2 (L2), to
use in your quality control protocol. Refer to the product inserts for details about
what the controls contain and instructions on preparation, use, and expected
results. L1 has been formulated to simulate a higher MA, while L2 simulates a
lower MA.
Quality control schedule
The TEG analyzer can be configured to require successful quality control
testing at a particular time interval. This interval is determined by hospital policy
and configured by the System Administrator.
When the end of the specified interval is approaching, the analyzer displays a
warning message indicating that QC testing is due soon. When the interval is
exceeded, a “QC overdue” icon displays at the top of the screen.
Depending on how the analyzer is configured, one of the following occurs when
the QC interval is expired:
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The analyzer prevents you from running patient tests until the L1 and L2
QC tests are successfully run.
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The analyzer allows you to run tests, but any test that is run after the QC
interval has expired is flagged as being out of QC. A “Test run with QC
overdue” icon is displayed on the results screen for the test.
Quick guide for
running a QC
test
1. From the Home screen, touch new qc .
2. Insert the cartridge into the slot, as indicated on the screen, with the bar
code on the left side.
3. Verify that the cartridge type is correct, and then touch next .
4. On the Test Information screen, enter information for the test (if desired),
and then touch next .