- Essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of urine test results obtained using Pro Advantage urine reagent strips and the Pro Advantage Urine Strip Analyzer
Purpose:
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Using liquid controls is a crucial part of Quality Control (QC) in laboratory and point-of-care testing. They are used to:
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Verify instrument performance: Ensure the Pro Advantage P080000 Urine Strip Analyzer is functioning correctly and accurately reading the strips
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Confirm reagent strip integrity: Check that the urine reagent strips themselves are reacting properly and haven't degraded due to improper storage or expiration
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Monitor operator technique: Help ensure that the person performing the test is following the correct procedure
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Meet regulatory requirements: Many regulations (like CLIA) require regular quality control testing to maintain the validity of test results
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Key Characteristics:
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CLIA Waived: Like the analyzer and strips, these controls are designed for use in CLIA-waived settings, meaning they are part of a simple testing process
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Refrigerated: These liquid controls must be stored under refrigeration and are often shipped on ice to maintain their stability and effectiveness
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Professional Use Only: Intended for use by healthcare professionals in clinical settings
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Specific to Pro Advantage: These controls are specifically formulated and validated for use with Pro Advantage brand urinalysis products (strips and analyzer)
Contents:
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5mL Bottle of Positive Control:
- Formulated to produce a positive reaction for various analytes on the urine reagent strips
- When tested, it should show expected "positive" results for the parameters it's designed to indicate
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5mL Bottle of Negative Control:
Designed to produce a negative reaction for all analytes on the urine reagent strips
When tested, it should show "negative" results, indicating the absence of the substances being tested for
