Calibration process and system

摘要

An improved calibration process for a medical testing machine. The machine automatically recognizes that a package of calibration material has been inserted into it, and performs a calibration sequence to ascertain a calibration parameter to be used in performing future tests with the medical testing machine. The calibration package may include machine-readable indicators that the package is to be used for calibration, and of a calibration setpoint of a calibration material in the package. A calibration material may be stored in a lyophilized state in the package, and the medical testing machine may automatically reconstitute the lyophilized material.

主权项

1. A method of performing a calibration in a medical testing machine, the method comprising:
automatically detecting that a package of calibration material has been inserted into the medical testing machine; performing, by the medical testing machine, a calibration sequence using the calibration material to ascertain a calibration parameter for the medical testing machine; and storing the calibration parameter in electronic storage for use in later tests performed by the medical testing machine; wherein the calibration material is provided in a lyophilized state, the method further comprising controlling the medical testing machine to automatically reconstitute the lyophilized material before performing the calibration sequence.