Luminex 100 IS User Manual, Version 2.1 - Manual (Page 25)

x MAP Technology Basic Concepts
PN 89-00002-00-061 Rev. A 3 - 3
System calibrators and controls are provided as part of the system.
Calibrate at least once monthly or when dCal temperature changes by
±3 degrees. You must run system controls following calibration and
as often as you like to ensure that your system continues to operate
optimally.
The software provides you with a variety of reports, including:
• Analyte reports with batch results grouped by the test in a batch.
• Patient summary reports with batch results grouped by each
patient or unknown in a batch.
• Levy-Jennings reports with information about calibrators and
system controls as well as assay standards and controls.
• Maintenance reports with a history of all maintenance operations
performed during a specified period of time.
• Calibration trend reports with results of calibration commands
performed over a specified time period.
• Verification trend reports with results of system controls
performed over a specified time period.
These reports let you look at specific details regarding the samples
you process through the Luminex 100 IS as well as system operation.
System tools help you monitor the system including a display
showing real-time system property values and a message log. Errors
are shown in the message log and also on your reports. You can even
add comments to specific results in some of these reports as needed.
To keep track of your reagents, the Luminex 100 IS stores lot
numbers, expected values, and expiration information.
A comprehensive set of self-diagnostic tests ensure that your system
is working correctly. These tests are performed at startup and can be
requested at any time. If any problem is detected, an error message
appears in the message log to inform you.