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Section 9
Each lab should use its own standards and procedures for performance.
Test known specimens/controls at each of the following events in
accordance with local, state, and/or federal regulations or accreditation
requirements.
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Each new day of testing
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A new canister of strips is opened
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A new operator uses the analyzer
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Test results seem inaccurate
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After performing maintenance or service on the analyzer
If QC tests do not provide expected results, perform the following checks:
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Ensure the strips used are not past their expiration date.
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Ensure strips are fresh from a new canister.
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Ensure the controls are not past their expiration date.
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Repeat the test to ensure no errors were made during the test.
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