


Understanding instrument calibration and its proper use is an essential element in an overall laboratory program. Proper calibration will ensure that equipment remains within validated performance limits to accurately report patient results.
The answers to the following questions will provide a better understanding of the importance of instrument calibration.
What is instrument calibration and what does it do?
What factors affect Calibration?
How frequently should a product be calibrated?
The links above will provide detailed explanations for proper instrument calibration; this tool will help ensure that test results most accurately represent the values of samples. Knowing the calibration process will help clarify the role that it plays, and to determine when it should be performed.