Why did my ETC test fail?/ How do I fix my failed ETC test?/ My ETC test failed- what do I do next?

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• What action should be taken if the QC test fails?/ What should I do if the QC test fails?

  If any QC test is a FAIL, then re-run the QC test for that specific control. If the second test is a PASS, then procedd to the next step of the QC test procedure. If this re-test was the last step in the process, and all other tests have also been ...

• Why did my Liquid Control test fail?

  First, ensure that you chose the positive control first.  If you did choose the positive control first, the ensure that you dispensed approximately 75 microliters of the positive control liquid into the Cartridge using the provided Specimen Transfer ...

• What if you fail QC testing two times in a row?

  Two failed Liquid QC on the same control (positive/negative) locks the Handheld from performing patient tests.  Four failed Electronic QC tests (two in a row per ETC) will lock the system from performing patient tests.

• Does NanoDx™ provide an Electronic Test Cartridge (ETC)?

  Yes, we provide 2. 

• How often should I run the ETC test?

  It is recommended that the NanoDx™ System functionality is tested periodically before use, in accordance with your institution's quality policies and procedures.