BD Veritor System Reader Quality Control Procedure

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What is the minimum duration for plunging the swab up and down in the fluid?

5 seconds

20 seconds

15 seconds (correct)

10 seconds

When should external positive and negative swab controls be run?

Never required for quality control

Only when a new shipment is received

For each new lot, each newly trained operator, and each new shipment (correct)

Only when a new lot is opened

How are internal controls evaluated by the BD Veritor System Reader?

After inserting each test device (correct)

Before inserting each test device

Only after receiving a new shipment

Not evaluated by the system reader

What action should be taken if the internal/procedural controls fail?

Generate an invalid test result Signup and view all the answers

How should the absence of a new lot or shipment be documented?

'No new lot, no new shipment' on the log Signup and view all the answers

What must be noted whenever external positive and negative swab control is run?

The internal control evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a pink sticker and marking the box with date opened/QC completed in the quality control procedure for nasal swabs?

To differentiate between boxes of the same lot Signup and view all the answers

When should internal control be noted in the quality control procedure for nasal swabs?

Whenever external positive and negative swab control is run Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if there is a failure of the internal/procedural controls during quality control of nasal swabs?

Document the failure and proceed with the testing Signup and view all the answers

How should quality control documentation be handled if no new lot is opened in a given month?

Record 'No new lot' and the box lot number and expiration date Signup and view all the answers

In the CardioChek Plus Quality Control Guidance, what must be reviewed before performing tests on patients?

Optics Check and package insert Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of running Quality Control for CardioChek Plus per manufacturer’s recommendations?

To ensure accurate test results and quality of care Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if the control line does not appear or the background is not clear during quality control testing?

The test is invalid and needs to be rerun. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before performing tests on patients with BD Veritor Influenza?

Review the package insert and quality control log to ensure proper controls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a pink sticker and marking the box with the date opened and QC completed?

To document completion of quality control procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the red control line in BD Veritor Influenza quality control?

It serves as an internal positive control. Signup and view all the answers

If no new lot is received in a given month, what documentation should be done?

Record box lot number, expiration date, and 'No new lot, no new shipment'. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to run quality control for BD Veritor Flu A+B according to the manufacturer’s recommendations?

To ensure accurate test results and quality of care. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Swab Control Procedures

Minimum duration for plunging the swab is typically a specified period, often around 10 times up and down, depending on the protocol.
External positive and negative swab controls are run whenever a new lot is opened or when a new shipment is received.

Internal Controls Evaluation

Internal controls are evaluated by the BD Veritor System Reader which checks for the correct appearance of control lines.
If internal or procedural controls fail, the test results should be considered invalid and must be repeated.

Documentation for Quality Control

Absence of a new lot or shipment must be documented in quality control logs to ensure traceability.
Whenever external positive and negative swab control is run, the results must be logged and reviewed.

Quality Control Procedure

Applying a pink sticker and marking the box with the date opened/QC completed serves to indicate when the quality control was performed and ensures accuracy in tracking.
Internal control results should be noted in the quality control procedure for nasal swabs to confirm their validity.

Actions on Control Failures

If there is a failure of internal/procedural controls during nasal swab quality control, the tests using that lot should be discarded, and a new test run should be initiated.

Monthly Quality Control Documentation

If no new lot is opened in a given month, a note should be made in quality control documentation for record-keeping.

CardioChek Plus Quality Control

Before performing tests on patients, review all QC results to ensure reliability and accuracy of testing systems.
Running quality control for CardioChek Plus as per the manufacturer’s recommendations ensures that the device functions correctly and safely.

Consequences of Control Line Failure

If the control line does not appear or the background is unclear during quality control testing, the test is deemed invalid and must not be used for patient testing.

Patient Testing Protocol for BD Veritor Influenza

Prior to performing tests on patients with BD Veritor Influenza, confirm the validity of the internal controls to ensure accurate results.
The red control line in BD Veritor Influenza quality control indicates whether the test has functioned properly.

Documentation for New Lots

If no new lot is received in a month, appropriate documentation should still be made to maintain quality assurance.

Importance of Quality Control Compliance

Running quality control for BD Veritor Flu A+B according to manufacturer’s recommendations is crucial to ensure test accuracy and reliability, safeguarding patient health.

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Description

Learn about the quality control procedure for the BD Veritor System Reader, including the steps to follow for nasal swabs and documentation requirements. Understand how internal controls are evaluated to ensure accurate test results.