Quality control testing using the Abbott Afinion ACR Control should be done to confirm that your Afinion System is working properly and provides reliable results. Only when controls are used routinely and the values obtained are within acceptable ranges can accurate results for patient samples be assured.
Frequency of control testing:
- with each new shipment of Afinion ACR Test Kits.
- with each new lot of Afinion ACR Test Kits.
- at least every 30 days.
- when training new operators in correct use of Afinion ACR Test Kit and Afinion Analyzer.
- anytime an unexpected test result is obtained (section “Interpretation of results”, Afinion ACR Package Insert).
If local, state and/or federal regulations require more frequent testing of control materials, quality control should be performed in compliance with these regulations.