Run 2 different levels of the StatStrip Lactate Control Solutions during each 24 hours of testing prior to testing of patient specimens and under the following circumstances:
If a patient test has been repeated and the blood lactate results are lower or higher than expected
If there are other indications that the system is not working properly 30
As required by the institution’s quality control policy or local regulatory requirements
Anytime there is a concern the accuracy of the meter may have been affected by rough handling (such as dropping the meter)