DCA Vantage QC

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Hello! We are currently performing QC daily for the DCA Vantage. How often is your laboratory performing this QC? We are thinking about switching to monthly, new lot/new shipment which follows the package insert. Thoughts and concerns appreciated. Thanks! :)

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Beth Ann VanOrder

Mon Nov 17, 2025 at 3:28PM

We do monthly and with each new lot/shipment. Our reference lab does the same. With the cost of the cartridges and QC, you would have a significant savings by switching.

Adelina Wright

Mon Nov 17, 2025 at 4:32PM

Hi Daye, we currently perform QC daily in addition to any new lots/shipments.

Joan D'Amore

Tue Nov 18, 2025 at 7:00AM

We perform monthly and each new shipment

Autilia Sisti

Tue Nov 18, 2025 at 7:33AM

We perform QC monthly, and with newlot/new shipments [and new operator training]. As a waived instrument, we can follow the manufacturers' IFUs.

Peggy Mann

Tue Nov 18, 2025 at 1:53PM

I'm typing what is on the top of our QC log because we ended up 'itemizing' to avoid testing sites coming back with 'oh, you should have said that'. ;-)
QC performance: "each shipment/new lot# of cartridges, when results do not match the patient's clinical condition, each time a calibration card is scanned, every 30 days (if I'm the auditor, I allow 30-31 days), and following maintenance or repair".

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