A reagent management module is developed along with quality control functions coordinated to the customer's reagent management processes which are compliant with the RiLiBÄK (German Medical Association) guidelines. Quality control takes place semi-quantitatively and qualitatively. The module supports blood group determination as per the RiLiBÄK standards for internal quality control for various blood group systems (AB0, Kell, Rhesus). Reagent management and quality control are connected to blood storage management in the laboratory information system. Automatic and manual determination of blood groups are supported, as well as quality control. It is possible to configure the measurement intervals and characteristics being measured. The quality control systems for reagents are displayed to users when performing the blood group determination. Users can optionally configure whether to connect reagent tracking and quality control processes.
Supplement
The QC routine can be set up in the system based on the laboratory workflow. Measurement characteristics, reagents used, and the frequency of measurements are mapped as an overview in the system according to the user's configuration. The project includes functional design, functional data modeling (UML-compliant), and usability reviews with end-customers to check and document user-friendliness and proper laboratory implementation.
Subject description
Reagent management and quality control for reagents support both device-based and manual work. The aim of the project is to support a reagent and QC tracking function for blood group determinations for the purpose of complying with the documentation requirements pursuant to RiLIBÄK 2008, as well as providing users information about the QC status at the time of patient measurement. Workstation-specific management of reagents being used (work sets) to perform routine and QC measurements is supported. Reagents can be maintained manually or by scanner. Barcode systems of various reagent manufacturers and barcodes generated in the system for control measurements are supported. Reagents, work sets, measurements being performed and their results are set up and displayed in a workstation-specific or location-specific fashion in order to allow independent work at workstations and prevent undesired viewing or access by unauthorized personnel.