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Section 7: Calibration
Section Overview
Introduction
This section describes the step-by-step procedure for calibration of the
Medonic M-Series. The instrument has been calibrated by Boule prior to
shipment. Good laboratory practice, however, requires regular checks and
calibration of the measured parameters. It is recommended to calibrate the
instrument every 6 months.
Contents
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
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Preparations before calibration
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Calibration
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7.1 Preparations before calibration
Before
Calibration
It is recommended that the performance of the Medonic M-Series system is
checked daily with certified controls authorized by Boule.
Analyze control blood once in the open tube mode and compare results with
the assigned values prior to calibration.
Before recalibration of the instrument check that calibrator and reagents are
not outdated and exclude instrument failure.
Verify that instrument maintenance/cleaning is current. (See Sections 8.1 –
8.3)
Prior to calibration print Calibration Log. Select [ADVANCED] from Main
Menu, then [CALIBRATION], then [CALIBRATION LOG], and then
[PRINT].
Important
The user should be thoroughly familiar with the analyzer system and the
calibration procedure before performing calibration.
Refer to the Calibrator Product Insert for complete instructions for handling
and use of blood calibration materials.
Never use an open vial longer than recommended by the manufacturer or
subject any vial to excessive heat or agitation.
Wipe the aspiration probe with a clean, dry lint free absorbent cloth before
each calibrator run. Not following this technique will impact control
accuracy.
Warning
As there are no assurances of the absence of HIV, Hepatitis B or C viruses
or other infectious agents in blood samples, controls, and calibrators these
products should be handled as potentially biohazardous.
Refer to local regulations and established laboratory protocol for handling
biohazardous materials.
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