Quality Control and Calibration 5-11
5.2.3 Calibration Procedure
The calibration process requires at least three sample runs using the HM5 Normal control material.
1. From the Home screen, select Maintenance > Calibration.
2. Select
Measure
.
3. Verify that
Prediluted
is set to
No
and that
Cal Sampling Depth
is set to
–2 mm
.
4. Select
Accept
.
Note: Allow the normal control to reach room temperature before beginning.
This takes about 15 minutes.
Once opened, the control has a shelf life of 14 days. Do not calibrate
with an expired control or a tube that has been opened more than 14
days.