Hi all,
Thank you for the conversion on this topic. I have found it very interesting.
I'd like to mention that the package insert for OCD panel A/B says 'should be tested periodically' and Panocell from Immucor says, 'may be checked periodically'. Neither say must or shall. With that being said, the manufacturer is recommending but does not say it MUST be done.
Therefore at this time, we QC the test system (solid phase, tube and gel) with a known positive and negative but not each panel.
Alana