AP-HIS-510 Decontamination Procedure for Ventana Benchmark Ultra
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What must the user do when the software indicates decontamination is needed?

  • Prime the instrument three times
  • Click on instrument to be decontaminated (correct)
  • Click on decontamination
  • Choose the reagent containers to be decontaminated

    • True or false: The Ventana Benchmark Ultra must be decontaminated quarterly and annually.

    False

    What is the purpose of this SOP?

    The purpose of this SOP is to ensure the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is free from any contaminants/bacteria that could affect the quality staining of the immunohistochemistry (IHC) and insitu hybridization slides (ISH) slides.

    ______ the software indicates decontamination is needed, the user must perform the following steps: Click on instrument to be decontaminated, click on decontamination, and choose the reagent containers to be decontaminated.

    <p>When</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the calibration of the Ventana Benchmark Ultra performed?

    <p>Quarterly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The calibration of the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is performed ______.

    <p>quarterly and annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Stage 1 of the decontamination process involves rinsing the system with distilled water.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is used for the decontamination process?

    <p>The equipment used for the decontamination process is a diluted Lysol ICB, bulk reagent carboys, distilled water (DI water), temperature verification slides, QC log quarterly maintenance (AP-HIS.A509), waste containers, large funnel, sharpie pen, and personal protective equipment (PPE).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quality control for the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is performed by ______.

    <p>software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for decontamination.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the calibration of the Ventana Benchmark Ultra performed?

    <p>The calibration of the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is performed quarterly and annually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solution is used during Stage 1 of the decontamination procedure?

    <p>Sterilizing solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of maintenance is performed quarterly to ensure the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is functioning correctly?

    <p>QC log quarterly maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Quality control is done by software.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Waste must be transported to the waste room in the Histology Laboratory ______.

    <p>441-13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What steps must the user perform when the software indicates decontamination is needed?

    <p>When the software indicates decontamination is needed, the user must perform the following steps: Click on instrument to be decontaminated, click on decontamination, and choose the reagent containers to be decontaminated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ventana Benchmark Ultra must be decontaminated ______.

    <p>before use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done before the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is used by a pathologist?

    <p>The Ventana Benchmark Ultra must be decontaminated before use by a pathologist. The instrument must be primed three times before testing. The pathologist will review antibody test results and sign the decontamination form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The pathologist is responsible for priming the instrument three times before testing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done with the waste after decontamination?

    <p>Disposed of in the waste room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The purpose of this SOP is to ensure the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is free from any contaminants/bacteria that could affect the quality staining of the immunohistochemistry (IHC) and insitu hybridization slides (ISH) slides.
    • The equipment used for the decontamination process is a diluted Lysol ICB, bulk reagent carboys, distilled water (DI water), temperature verification slides, QC log quarterly maintenance (AP-HIS.A509), waste containers, large funnel, sharpie pen, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • The calibration of the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is performed quarterly and annually.
    • Quality control for the Ventana Benchmark Ultra is performed by software that notifies the user of maintenance needed for the decontamination and the preventative maintenance.
    • The Ventana Benchmark Ultra decontamination procedure includes three stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3.
    • In Stage 1, a sterilizing solution is pumped throughout the system and let soak.
    • In Stage 2, the solution is rinsed out with distilled water.
    • In Stage 3, fresh bulk fluids are primered onto the system.
    • When the software indicates decontamination is needed, the user must perform the following steps: Click on instrument to be decontaminated, click on decontamination, and choose the reagent containers to be decontaminated.
    • Waste must be transported to the waste room in the Histology Laboratory 441-13.
    • The Ventana Benchmark Ultra must be decontaminated before use by a pathologist.
    • The instrument must be primed three times before testing.
    • The pathologist will review antibody test results and sign the decontamination form.

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