Quality Control; Storage Requirements - SYSMEX BK265455 Operator's Quick Manual

XW-100 QUALITY CONTROL & STORAGE

Quality Control

Sysmex XW QC CHECK is a set of simulated whole blood samples. We run QC CHECK on the XW-100 to
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ensure the system is performing correctly.
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Sysmex will ship XW QC CHECK
temperature.
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DO NOT freeze or expose the vials to excessive heat.
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The first vial is the "primary" vial to use each day testing is performed. The second vial is the "back-up" vial
to use if the primary vial is broken, or if the XW-100 prompts for a new unused vial following a QC failure.
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There is sufficient quantity of XW QC CHECK to perform QC daily until the next lot arrives. When the
new lot arrives, discontinue using the current lot and begin using the new lot immediately.
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The XW-100 requires the successful performance of all three levels of XW QC CHECK
when testing is being performed.
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When the screen displays "QC check is required," follow the on-screen instructions using the green
adapter.

Storage Requirements

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All XW-100 reagents, XW CELLCLEAN
stored at room temperature (59° to 77° F or 15° to 25° C).
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Store XW CELLCLEAN in the box it was shipped in, until use.
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Keep the extra reagent, XW CELLCLEAN, and XW QC CHECK in a clean,
dry location.
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The analyzer will not allow the use of reagents, XW CELLCLEAN, or XW
QC CHECK that are past their expiration date, open container stability, or container cycle time.
XW QC CHECK Disposal Procedure
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This product must not be thrown away in regular garbage. Instead,
throw away with infectious medical waste.
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Disposal by incineration is recommended. Requirements of applicable
local regulations must be considered.
Specimen Storage
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It is recommended that samples be tested
at either room temperature or refrigerated and then run on the analyzer.
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Whole blood samples stored at room temperature (59° to 77° F or 15° to 25° C) are stable for up to 8 hours.
Samples stored refrigerated (36° to 46° F or 2° to 8° C) are stable for up to 36 hours.
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Specimens that have been refrigerated must be warmed as instructed by the XW-100 before running. Any
specimen that has been stored must be mixed thoroughly as instructed by the XW-100 prior to running.
every 28 days. Upon arrival, unpack and store the container at room
, and XW QC CHECK must be
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immediately following collection. However, samples may be stored
every eight hours
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