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HI Peter, Before we changed to the urilyzer 100 Pro (sterilab) we had the clinitek status devices in place. We had the option of scanning the barcode with the lot number information in activated, however entry of the expiry date is manual therefore can be "fiddled" by the user. One of the reasons for having this turned on was that our CPA inspectors identified this as a requirement for meeting the POCT CPA standards. In terms of quality control our users do this weekly, we use quantimetrix dropper solution which is stable at room temp for one month after opening. We keep stocks in the lab and distribute once a month. We have a lockout imposed on our system so doing it is compulsory. We believe weekly QC is important as it tests the integrity of the strips, as they are not individually wrapped like many other POCT consumables it is very easy for these to go off quickly if the top isn't replaced etc. We have had a couple of incidents where we have picked this up as a direct result of the quality control failing. Thanks Nicky Hollowood POCT Manager Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust 01423 555858 [log in to unmask] Please note I work Wednesday to Friday. Margaret Wildridge is in post Monday-Tuesday -----Original Message----- From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Cambridge Anthony (PLYMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST - RK9) Sent: 12 December 2013 11:29 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Clinitek Status+ --- This message was sent from an email address external to NHSmail but gives the appearance of being from an NHSmail (@nhs.net) address. The recipient should verify the sender and content before acting upon information contained within. The identified sender is [log in to unmask] --- Hi All We send out a monthly in-house quality assurance sample which we spike. We do not run IQC on our readers other than the ones based in the laboratory which are used to test the in-house sample before distribution. The product is an Alere dropper bottle. These lab readers are also enrolled in a traditional EQA scheme to ensure quality of our in-house sample. We do not record lot numbers on any readers in the trust. Regards Tony Cambridge MSc. BSc. Chief Biomedical Scientist Point of Care Testing & EQA Derriford Combined Laboratory Level 7 Ext 52299 Direct Line: 01752 792299 New email: [log in to unmask] 50cb3d4414ecbf212e0007a9.50 Pathology POCT Page -----Original Message----- From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lee Peters (ABM ULHB - Laboratory Medicine - Point of Care) Sent: 12 December 2013 11:24 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Clinitek Status+ Hi Claire, What QC do you use? This must be very expensive. -----Original Message----- From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Claire Haynes Sent: 12 December 2013 09:57 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Clinitek Status+ Peter, We do not have that option switched on. I try to send out qc weekly. Claire Haynes Laboratory POCT Officer Clinical Biochemistry GSTS Pathology Bedford Hospital Tel: 01234 355122 4654 ________________________________________ From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of peter taylor [[log in to unmask]] Sent: 11 December 2013 15:54 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Clinitek Status+ --- This message was sent from an email address external to NHSmail but gives the appearance of being from an NHSmail (@nhs.net) address. The recipient should verify the sender and content before acting upon information contained within. The identified sender is [log in to unmask] --- This may be the stupid question of the day. Does anyone using the Clinitek device ,have the option switced on of entering strip lot number/expiry dates before each test. And how often do you run QC. 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