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Instructions: WBG Specimens
(903 Whole Blood Glucose, EQAS (Multi-Site)
NOTE: These specimens are NOT whole blood. They are plasma-based material that does not contain red blood cells.
1. Remove the vials from the refrigerator and warm to room temperature (20-25°C). This should take about 15-20 minutes.
2. Mix each vial by inverting. DO NOT TEST DIRECTLY FROM THE VIAL. Dispense a drop of the specimen onto a hydrophobic surface, such as
parafilm or plastic wrap. Apply your testing strip or cuvette to this drop.
Arkray Platinum users: Proficiency Testing samples must be run in the Control Mode. Failure to do so can cause
falsely elevated results.
3. After sampling, wipe the dropper tip and threads of each vial and cap clean. Replace cap and return to refrigerator. These samples are stable for
30 days once opened.
4. Per CMS, proficiency specimens must not be tested on more than instrument/method unless that is how patient specimens are normally tested. The
specimens may be tested again the week after the results deadline, and results from additional sites/instruments can be reported online.
Instructions: OB, PPM, RS, UA, US, WBG & HD Specimens
See separate instructions for:
534 Provider Performed Microscopy
662 Strep Antigen Detection – Waived
871 Whole Blood Glucose – Waived
213 Hemoglobin/Hematocrit – Waived
Instructions: OB, PPM, RS, UA, US & WBG Specimens
(902 Basic Waived and PPM Package)
See separate instructions for:
534 Provider Performed Microscopy
662 Strep Antigen Detection – Waived
871 Whole Blood Glucose – Waived