Atago PAL-10S Digital Refractometer for Urine Spec. Grav.
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Good Morning,
At our facility we are going to be transitioning to a digital refractometer for our urine specific gravity testing. I was wondering if anyone currently uses the Atago PAL-10S device and if so, what they are utilizing for daily QC and the annual calibration. Per package insert it only states that "zero-setting" be performed each day of patient testing and upon changing of batteries. Currently with our traditional refractometers, we have them run 3 samples for daily QC; a DI sample, a 2.7% saline solution, and a 7.5% saline solution.
In addition to QC, the calibration report included in packaging is good for 1 year after the manufacturing date. What are you using for the annual calibration?
Thank you so much,
Matt T
At our facility we are going to be transitioning to a digital refractometer for our urine specific gravity testing. I was wondering if anyone currently uses the Atago PAL-10S device and if so, what they are utilizing for daily QC and the annual calibration. Per package insert it only states that "zero-setting" be performed each day of patient testing and upon changing of batteries. Currently with our traditional refractometers, we have them run 3 samples for daily QC; a DI sample, a 2.7% saline solution, and a 7.5% saline solution.
In addition to QC, the calibration report included in packaging is good for 1 year after the manufacturing date. What are you using for the annual calibration?
Thank you so much,
Matt T
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As for the annual calibration, we are using SVT Specific Gravity Calibrators at 1.005 & 1.030. Cat # 118 and website www.sciteck.org. Phone # 800-749-4537.