GEM Hemochron 100 - Run an EQC Test

5 - Quality Control(QC)
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5.4 Run an EQCTest
Before Running an EQCTest:
NOTE: If a test cartridge was left in the instrument from a previous test, remove and dispose in a
biohazardous waste container.
Run an EQCTest:
1 On the Home screen, select (Quality Control).
2 Select the EQC tab ( Figure 58 ).
Figure 58 : Select EQC Tab
EQC Tab
3 Select (Start Test).
● The EQC test starts. Information about test progress is displayed ( Figure 60 ).
● If the EQC tab displays (EQC Interval Expired) or (Testing Failed), the EQC Interval has
expired or the previous EQC test failed ( Figure 59 ).
Figure 59 : LQC and Patient Testing is Not Allowed
NOTE: The QC status is also displayed on the QC icon located on the Home screen. (QC Expired) for
Expired and (QC Failed) for Failed.
NOTE: To abort the test, select (Abort Test) at any time (Figure 60).
Figure 60 : EQC Test in Progress
Select this icon
to abort the test
at any time.
NOTE: By pressing (Home) or (Back), the test can be canceled.