The customer stated that they received erroneous results for two patient samples tested for phos inorganic phosphorus (phos) on an analytical p module (modp) analyzer.The erroneous results were not reported outside of the laboratory and the repeat results were believed to be correct.The first sample initially resulted as 5.8 mg/dl.When repeated on a different analyzer, the result was 1.2 mg/dl.The second sample initially resulted as 5.2 mg/dl.When repeated on a different analyzer, the result was 1.2 mg/dl.The patients were not adversely affected.The phos r1 reagent lot number was 147818.The phos r3 reagent lot number was 155899.The reagent expiration dates were asked for, but not provided.The field service engineer determined that the analyzer was not washing and tubing was broken.He repaired the broken tubing.The account ran calibration and controls; all were within specifications.
|