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6.2.3 Proficiency Test
Proficiency testing is performed on samples
from external sources. The expected value is
unknown to the site performing the test. The
purpose of the test is to ensure that the
systems enrolled in the proficiency testing all
have the same level of calibration.
FIGURE 6-27
a) To perform a Proficiency Test, press the
Proficiency button in the QC test options
display, see FIGURE 6-6.
b) Fill a Cuvette with the proficiency sample.
c) Place the Cuvette in the Cuvette holder
and gently insert it into the measuring
position.
FIGURE 6-28 will be displayed.
Cuvette Batch
123123ABCABC
FIGURE 6-28
d) Enter the Cuvette Batch No. of the
Cuvette used, either directly on the
Display via the Text mode and Numeric
mode buttons, or with the Barcode
Scanner via the Barcode Scanner button.
FIGURE 6-29 will be displayed.
If the Cuvette Batch No. requirement is set
to Approved only (see 3.4.1 General Settings),
and a Cuvette Batch No. that was not
previously stored in the Analyzer (see 3.2.2
Cuvette Batches) is entered, or the Cuvette
Batch has expired, the following text will be
displayed:
Invalid Cuvette Batch.
Please Fill
and
Insert a Cuvette
Proficiency
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