Using the QC Programs
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Figure8-47 “Limit” screen
If there are saved QC results and settings, you need to delete them first. Press [DEL] and a
message box will pop up to confirm the deletion, as Figure8-48 shows.
Figure8-48 A message box to confirm the deletion
CLICK
“Enter” to confirm the deletion; CLICK “Cancel”to abort the deletion.
Entering the expected results (mean) and limits (range)
The expected results vary depending on laboratories. It is recommended they are obtained
by calculating the averages of at least 500 random patient samples. The recommended limit
is 3% - 5%.
z Be sure to calibrate your analyzer before trying to establish the expected
results by calculating the averages of random patient samples.