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C.4 Recording Other Control Tests
Introduction The Other Control Tests feature allows you to enter liquid
control results for the following OTE tests:
■ Pregnancy (Preg)
■ Visual UA (VUA)
■ Rapid Strep (Strep)
■ Rapid DAT (DAT)
Running controls ensures that your technique used in
testing will give accurate results on Other Patient Tests.
Control solutions have defined (known) values. Commer-
cially prepared control solutions should be used on a
regular basis, as established by your institution’s quality
control protocols. The results for these solutions should
be within a certain acceptable range in order to ensure
valid OTE testing.
Other Control Testing Intervals Intervals between running control tests are determined
by your institution. Quality control lockout is not available
for Other Test Entry.
Stored Control Information The meter can record the following information about
Other Control Tests:
■ Operator ID
■ Type of control
■ Date tested
■ Time tested
■ Kit lot number
■ Control lot number
■ Control test result(s)
■ Comment (if applicable)
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