Expired Epoc Cards
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Is there a way we can use the expired Epoc cards for training purposes only? I have three unused boxes and I hate to throw them away (because of $$$). I would love to use them for teaching/training purposes, but we use RALS and it will not let us use them even with putting an extended exp date on them. Anyone have any ideas? I don't want to change any settings in RALs because I do not want my groups to be able to use expired cards, but when I am doing a training, I don't mind using an expired one. Thanks!
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Edited to add - actually, now that I think of it, there is also a setting on the host that says "allow expired test cards." You have to be logged in as an Administrator to see it. Then go to Settings --> General Settings --> Allow expired test cards. You don't have to turn off the DM to do it this way.
This is what I did with expired i-STAT during EPIC CONVERSION when we did a lot of testing and result validation.
I used the EXPIRED cartridges but I scanned the GOOD cartridge barcode during instrument setup and inserted the expired cartridge with samples. Results transmitted because the instrument is not requiring barcode at testing, it requires the barcode at the beginning to validate the card you card is valid.
I do not know if it will work for your need for staff education.
Sincerely,
Alma
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I would look at the settings in the host- if you log in as administrator I think you can configure the device separate from RALS and have it use expired cards. We use Telcor so I am not sure about RALS but the Host settings might be the way to go.
hope that helps.
Erika