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I have read the Hgb A1c Policy and Procedure  Yes

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1. Acceptable specimens include:

Capillary or venous blood
EDTA
 Heparin (green top)
Citrate
  All of the above

   

 

 


                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

2. Once the glass capillary is filled with sample, analysis must begin within 5 minutes.

True
False
 

                                                                                         

3. Which one of the following IS NOT a MAINTENANCE requirement for the DCA2000 ?

Monthly Optical Checks
 Quarterly cleaning of Cartridge Compartment AND air Filter change
 Weekly cleaning of the instrument
 Monthly Temperature checks

                                                                                                                             
 

 

 

 

 

 

4. When refrigerated (2 - 8C) , reagent cartridges need to be brought to room temp for 5 minutes before use. The expiration on the cartridges when stored at refrigerator temperature is ________ but when stored at room temperature, reagent cartridges are only good for _________ only

until expiration date on the box; 3 months
until expiration date on the box; 6 months
 until expiration date on the box; 9 months
until expiration date on the box; 12 months

                                                                                               

5. Both levels of controls must be run:

each day of patient testing
 weekly
  monthly


                                                                                         


                                                                                         



                                                                                         

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