135Non-routine operation
Roche Diagnostics
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pulse · Software version 01.03 · User Assistance · Publication version 1.0
Performing a linearity test
Linearity tests help you check the function and accuracy
of the entire system over the full range of specified
values.
A linearity test comprises the following main steps:
• Checking the lot number of the linearity material.
• Checking the lot number of the test strips.
• Perform the test with a minimum of 3 linearity levels.
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When performing a linearity test, the instrument
does not perform a linear regression.
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Determined by your healthcare facility.
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m Linearity kit
m Glucose test strips
m New pair of disposable gloves
m Waste container
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m The instrument is turned on.
m You have logged on to the instrument.
r To perform a linearity test
1 In the Tests screen, tap the Linearity button.
2 In the Linearity test screen do one of the following:
• Scan the linearity kit lot barcode.
• If enabled, tap the tab and then below
Choose linearity kit lot, tap the lot you will use
to perform the test.
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