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System Troubleshooting Guide
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94816-107—November 2004
QC Out of Range, Continued
1. Check for the following:
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Involved assays on same line?
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Involved assays using similar wavelengths?
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Is the reagent kit make up the same for all assays
involved? R1 vs. R2?
2. Multiple assays? Check for the following:
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Test file parameters are correct
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Recent QC or reagent lot changes
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Recent shifts or trends in QC data
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Is QC material assayed or unassayed?
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Manufacturer claims for analyte stability
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Are ranges appropriate to assess system performance?
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Peer group statistics
3. Verify reagent handling:
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Prepared correctly, if preparation required
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Reagent loaded in correct Reagent Carousel and
position
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Expiration date
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Date reagent was opened and placed onboard
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Pipettes—disposable or washed?
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Workload pattern
4. Check calibrators for the following:
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Correct values entered
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Dates opened
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Placed onboard in correct positions
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Length of time calibrators have been onboard
5. Verify instrument:
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Check when source lamp was installed
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Ensure all scheduled maintenance is current
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Check for damaged probes, drips, or drops
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Check cuvette washer performance
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Check for instrument leaks,
e.g.
, pumps and syringes
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