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BD FocalPoint™ GS Imaging System Instrument User’s Manual
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The LPCA consists of the following steps:
1 Select and Process Slides from Laboratory
— For each preparation type/coverslip type
combination, BD evaluates a set of slides routinely prepared at your laboratory. The slide set
will be comprised of slides processed from the current workload. The evaluation consists of
the following tests:
• Specimen and Slide Preparation Quality Tests
— This test determines if the slides are
adequately prepared for use with the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler regarding sampling,
fixation, and coverslip application.
• Slide Staining Quality Test
— This test determines if the slide staining procedures used
in your laboratory are compatible with the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler.
• Algorithm Compatibility Test — This test determines if the slides are classified
correctly when processed by the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler.
2 Test Results Integration
— After the results of all the previous tests are evaluated, BD may
recommend adjustments to your slide preparation and/or staining processes.
3 Process Acceptable — Once compatible procedures are in place, BD will set the operating
threshold values on your BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler. The operating threshold values
determine which slides will be classified as Review, QC Review by the BD FocalPoint™
Slide Profiler.
Figure 19-4 – Laboratory Process Compatibility Assessment procedures
Training
Once the system is operational, a BD-designated service representative will train members of
your laboratory staff in the proper use and maintenance of the BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler.
The training includes:
• training lectures
• BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler demonstration
• hands-on training
• slide and tray preparation
• slide processing, Main Window, and reports
• results interpretation and slide sorting
Select and Process Pap Smears
from Laboratory
Specimen and
Slide
Preparation
Quality Tests
Slide Staining
Quality Test
FocalPoint
Algorithm
Compatibility
Test
Test Results Integration
Process Adjustment
Recommendation
Process Acceptable
(Set Operating Threshold Values)