Stratus® CS Acute Care™ Analyzer Quality Control Online Training

Welcome to the Stratus® CS Acute Care™ Analyzer Quality Control Online Training course.  This course will introduce you to the essentials of preparing, processing and reviewing quality control. Select Next to continue.     Select Next to continue. Identify the steps to process quality control Describe how to review the quality control report   Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: Congratulations. You have completed the Stratus® CS Acute Care™ Analyzer Quality Control Online Training course. Listed below are the key points that have been presented. Take time to review the material before you proceed to the final quiz. Download and print a copy of the Course Review. Identify the steps to process quality control Prepare QC material Select the appropriate QC Mode in the software Load QC material and TestPak(s) Press Start Describe how to review the quality control report The QC Report: Prints when processing is complete Compares the measured concentration with the QC Ranges that were manually entered on the system Displays "OK" if result is within the range Displays "Out" if result is outside the range Should be retained with QC records Review QC data for differences which could indicate a change in the instrument, such as shifts or trends Select Next to continue. At least two levels of controls should be processed: When a TestPak is calibrated When a new TestPak shipment is received for a previously calibrated lot According to your internal quality control (QC) procedures According to government regulations or accreditation requirements for quality control frequency As recommended in the Stratus CS Operator's Guide To process QC: Prepare QC material Select the appropriate QC Mode in the software Load QC material and TestPak(s) Press Start Process QC Learn more about processing QC. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentSelect F3 Change ModeHTML From any screen, select F3 Change Mode. Select each checkbox to learn more about processing QC. Select QC ModeHTML Move the cursor to highlight the required QC Mode. Select F3 Next MethodHTML Select F3 Next Method to select an assay. If multiple assays have the same QC ID, select any one of the assays. Select F4 AcceptHTML Select F4 Accept. Select EnterHTML Select Enter. If required, enter the Operator ID and select Enter. Place Sample CupHTML Fill the sample cup to the bottom edge of the rim. Place the sample cup in the cup position on the rotor table. Close the Sample DoorHTML Close the sample door. Place TestPakHTML Place one TestPak per assay, maximum 4, in the Pak Manager Well. Select StartHTML Select Start. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue. The QC Report: Prints when processing is complete Compares the measured concentration with the QC Ranges that were manually entered on the system Displays "OK" if result is within the range Displays "Out" if result is outside the range Should be retained with QC records Review QC data for differences which could indicate a change in the instrument, such as shifts or trends.