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Section 7 Quality Control
Each lab should use its own standard and procedures for performance. Test
known positive and negative specimens/controls at the following events in
accordance with local, state, and/or federal regulations or accreditation
requirements.
• A new canister of strips is opened
• A new operator uses the analyzer
• Test results seem inaccurate
• After performing maintenance or service on the analyzer
If the QC tests do not provide expected results, perform the following checks:
• Ensure the strips used are not past their expiration date.
• Ensure strips are fresh from a new canister.
• Ensure the controls are not past their expiration date.
• Repeat the test to ensure no errors were made during the test.
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information. For customers outside the US, contact your local distributor.