HMS PLUS ACT QC
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For HMS Plus Users: HR-ACT
When staff runs QC (same lot) on a new lot # of HR-ACT cartridges, what are you using for acceptable limits from one cartridge lot to another?
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I’m very interested in responses to your question. Currently, if the QC result is within the manufacturer’s range, we accept it.
I use a 20% evaluation limit for results.
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That is how we determine new lot acceptability too. If QC passes, all is well.
I use a 10% agreement between the cartridge lots and I use literally the same QC vial tested simultaneously on 2 different instruments using the 2 different lots. That way there is no difference (theoretically) except the cartridge lot.
As for a new QC lot, those values (especially level 2) can seriously vary so if it's beyond 10% then I rerun it to verify and document the difference in values. That way I can explain a sudden QC shift to inspectors (and myself).