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Barbara Edmondson liked a reply on topic Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
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View ReplyLisa Webb posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Said: Kelly, we run external QC monthly with rotating testing personnel and Epocs. We adjusted our IQCP according to historical data. This means we run monthly external QC on one EPOC monthly and when we receive a new lot # of cards. The anes...
Jo Win posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Said: Hey Kelly, I know of a friend who was a supervisor for the Point of Care department and he was cited by the Joint Commission for running the QC for the epocs. His rationale was that the regulation was silly and believe the ...
Kristine Zinn posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Said: The CLIA reg specifically calls it out, so regardless of your accrediting agency or IQCP it must be performed by those performing the test, and not just the same ones every time either. We fight this battle too. https://www.ecfr.gov/cur...
Erika Deaton-Mohney BS, MT(ASCP), CPP posted a reply on Re: Epoc QC Testing Question
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Said: We use epoc testing devices in many areas of our system. The IFU states that external liquid QC is only required with new shipment and new lot. I agree with Kristin and would suggest to make a QC frequency update to your IQCP. You can u...
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