Section 7 Calibration And Quality Control; Calibration; Quality Control Features - Abaxis VETSCAN VS2 Manual Del Usuario

Section 7
Calibration and
Quality Control
7.1

Calibration

The VetScan VS2 Analyzer is self-calibrating. A bar code on the
reagent rotor contains the information needed to calibrate the
rotor when run. Additionally, each reagent bead used in the rotor
is calibrated to a reference method and/or reference material.
This and the procedures in the previous sections of this manual
help ensure accurate results.
7.2

Quality Control Features

The analyzer includes quality control features such as optical
sensing and electronic feedback systems, to ensure that accurate
results are reported. The analyzer tests its internal components
and the reagent rotors whenever the power is turned on or a rotor
is inserted. Additionally, the analyzer continues to perform tests
during analysis. Messages shown on the display or printed in the
results warn of analyzer malfunctions and possible errors, or
explain why no results are reported.
1.
Intelligent Quality Control (iQC)
The analyzer performs an iQC test whenever power is
turned on. iQC ensures that all optics, flash, and circuit
board components are functioning properly and veri-
fies the memory functions. The analyzer performs
analysis only after iQC confirms that all components
are functional. A hardware malfunction message
appears on the display if any component malfunctions.
Calibration and Quality Control
7-1