Step 2: Preparing Control Blood - SYSMEX pocH-100i Instructions For Use Manual

3.2. PERFORMING QUALITY CONTROL

3.2.2. STEP 2: Preparing control blood

Daily
Quality control monitors the stability of the measured values over time. Problems can be prevented or detected early on.
Always perform quality control:
• Before analyzing samples
• After replacement of the reagent
• After maintenance
• If there is any doubt about the accuracy of the analysis values
• As required by regulation(s).
Remove the control blood bot-
tles from the refrigerator at least
15 minutes before use.
1
Remove small control blood bottles from the
refrigerator at least 15 minutes before use.
Roll 10 times and Turn upside
down 10 times. Repeat the ac-
tion for 2 Min.
2
1. Roll 10 times.
2. Turn upside down 10 times.
3. Roll 10 times.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for 2 Min.
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Examine vial bottom. If there
is a cells pellet on the bot-
3
tom, repeat whole proce-
dure!
Biological risks
• To avoid infections, wear protective garments
and gloves for cleaning and/or maintenance.
• After completion of work, wash hands with dis-
infectant.
Important
• EIGHTCHECK-3WP-L
EIGHTCHECK-3WP-N
EIGHTCHECK-3WP-H
are used as control materials. These are equiva-
lent to low, normal and high levels.
For further information see "The reagents" page
1-4.
• I f other control materials are used, the product
performance of Sysmex instruments cannot be
guaranteed.