Quality Control Guide; General Information; Running Controls; Control Material - Abbott CELL-DYN 3000 Operator's Manual

Chapter 7

General Information

Running Controls

Control Material

Mixing and Handling

CELL-DYN® 3000 System Operator's Manual
9140240E — May 1995
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The first section of this guide gives information about running controls
and guidelines for basic assay verification. The section on
Rules defines the rules used on the CELL-DYN 3000 and gives guidance
for their application in the hematology laboratory.
discussed in detail in the last section.
All QC data should be reviewed according to your laboratory's protocol.
Refer to the section on
in a review protocol. Refer to the section on
and guidelines for interpreting X-B results.
Use the CELL-DYN Tri-Level control materials for performing quality
control checks on the CELL-DYN 3000. These controls should be run:
• After daily start up procedures are completed
• After a reagent lot number change
• After calibration (confirmatory step)
• After maintenance, a service call or component replacement
• In accordance with the laboratory's quality control protocol
• According to regulatory requirements
The CELL-DYN controls may be run in any mode of operation: open
mode, CS mode or SL mode.
NOTE: Controls for the Sample Loader and closed sampler are
packaged in Vacutainer® tubes. Refer to the
of this chapter for the appropriate list number.
Always mix and handle commercial control materials according to the
directions given in the package insert. As the directions may vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer, pay particular attention to the following:
• Check the condition of the control material when it is received in
the laboratory. Be sure the vials are at the proper temperature and
are not leaking. Check for hemolysis.
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Westgard Rules for suggestions on how to use them
X-B analysis
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X-B analysis is
for suggestions
list given at the end
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