Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 43)

x MAP Technology Basic Concepts
PN 89-00002-00-069 Rev. A 4 - 3
System calibrators and controls are provided as part of the system.
Calibrate at least once monthly, when the delta calibration (dCAL)
temperature changes by ±3 degrees, or if the system is powered off.
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 provide batch results grouped by the test in a
batch.
• Patient Summary reports provide batch results grouped by each
patient or unknown in a batch.
• Clinical Patient reports provide a breakdown of samples
according to the test analysis with that sample.
• Maintenance Reports provide a history of all maintenance
operations performed during a specified period of time.
• Calibration Trend reports provide results of calibration
commands performed over a specified time period.
• System Control Trend Reports provide results of system controls
performed over a specified time period.
• Batch Summary Reports provide batch information in a sample
versus test grid format.
• Quality Control Reports track the trends of assay controls over a
period of time
These reports let you look at specific details regarding the samples
you process through the Luminex 100 IS 2.2 software and 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.
To keep track of your reagents, the Luminex 100 IS 2.2 software
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.