4 Quality Control
Quality control overview
When to run control samples
Refer to the ADVIA Chemistry system methods documentation for the quality control
recommendations.
Setting up quality control
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Use the QC Sample Definition window to define each of the 26 controls that can
reside on the calibrator/control tray (CTT).
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Use the Control Data Setup window to enter the control average and standard
deviation (SD) data for each control.
Running the control samples
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Use the Start Conditions window to request control samples. You can run control
samples alone, after calibration, or before patient samples. You can request to run
only specific control samples or selected methods.
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The Ordinary control samp. meas. list on the Test Select window determines which
tests are available to run. The Sample Select window determines which controls are
available.
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Use the QC Sample Definition window to automatically run controls after a specified
number of assays.
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The Auto control samp. meas. list on the Test Select window determines which tests
are available to run. The Sample Select window determines which controls are
available.
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