8.
Quality
Control
2008-07
Instructions for Use for
infinite® 200
No. 30017581 Rev. No. 1.4
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8. Quality Control
8.1 Periodic Quality Control Tests
Depending on usage and application, we recommend a periodic evaluation of the
instrument at Tecan Austria.
The tests described in the following sections do not replace a full evaluation by
the manufacturer or authorized dealers. But the tests may be performed
periodically by the user to check significant aspects of the instrument
performance.
The results are strongly influenced by errors in pipetting and the setting of the
instrument parameters; therefore, please follow the instructions carefully. The
user should determine the appropriate intervals for this testing based on how
frequently the instrument is operated.
We recommend adapting these tests and the acceptance criteria to the
laboratory’s primary application. Ideally, these tests must be performed with the
laboratory’s own plates, fluorophore, buffers, volumes and all of the appropriate
settings (filters, flashes, delays, etc.).
STOP
Caution
Before starting measurements, make sure that the microplate position
A1 is inserted correctly. The position of well A1 has to be on the upper
left side.
STOP
Caution
This section provides instructions on how to check
the specifications of the instrument. If the results of these control tests
do not lie within the official specifications of the instrument,
please contact your local service center.
