User's Guide

4. Running a LQC test
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4. Running a LQC test
The Xprecia Prime™ meter has a number of integrated quality control
functions (see page 6).
To help your facility comply with regulatory requirements you can run
a check of the system at any time using the optional Siemens
Xprecia™ Systems PT Controls.
Each Siemens Xprecia™ Systems PT Controls kit contains vials of
plasma and diluent. The plasma needs to be reconstituted with the
diluent to produce the control solution. This control solution is then
analysed by the Xprecia Prime™ meter.
Supervisors can configure the meter to lock out patient tests if LQC
tests are not performed often enough or if a LQC test fails. See Page
47 for details.
To purchase Siemens Xprecia™ Systems PT Controls, see “Ordering
details” on page 64.
What you will need
Items necessary to conduct a test are as follows:
1. A Siemens Xprecia™ Systems PT Controls kit which includes:
• 8 bottles of plasma (4 x Level 1 and 4 x Level 2)
• 8 bottles of diluent
• 8 pipettes
• Instructions for use
2. The Xprecia Prime™ meter you wish to test
3. A vial of Xprecia Prime™ test strips
4. CaviWipes™ disposable disinfecting wipes (purchased
separately)