BIOMIC V3 | CAP inspection checklist

EMPOWERING MICROBIOLOGISTS TO PRODUCE QUALITY RESULTS WITH SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY

QUALITY CONTROL

BIOMIC V3 includes automated features for QC testing and reporting in the clinical microbiology laboratory. All test results and images may be saved, printed and reviewed.

QC Features BIOMIC V3 Disk Log

Antibiotic Disk QC Testing
- CLSI, EUCAST, and BSAC Guidelines
Etest/MIC Strip QC Testing
Identification Panel QC Testing
- API^®, RapID™, and Crystal™
96-Well Microtiter QC Testing
Thymidine Control QC Testing
Reagent QC Testing
- Examples: Oxidase, Catalase, PYR, etc...
Antibiotic Disk Lots Log*
Identification Panel Log*
Etest/MIC Strip Log*
96-Well Microtiter Log*
Media Lots Log*
Reagent Lots Log*

*Record: Entry Date, Material, Quantity, Manufacturer, Lot Number, Expiration Date, In-Use Date, Out-Use Date, Received By, Visual Inspection, Comments, and Custom Defined Fields

CAP Checklist

The CAP (College of American Pathologists) checklist is built into the software including all bacteriology-specific CAP Questions and a direct link to the related BIOMIC V3 test and report feature. This provides advance preparation for laboratory inspections.

Examples:

MIC.21040 - Is there documentation of corrective action when control results exceed defined tolerance limits?

Yes. Comments may be recorded for individual disk and Etest QC results outside acceptable CLSI, EUCAST, or BSAC recommended limits. Comments are displayed on QC Summary Reports with Date, Organism, Acceptable Range, Initial, and Measurements.

MIC.21930 – For antimicrobial susceptibility testing systems, are there documented criteria for interpretation of the end point or zone size?

Yes. Current CLSI, EUCAST, or BSAC zone diameter test and QC interpretive guidelines are built into the software. Guideline updates can be downloaded from our website.

MIC.21220 – Does the laboratory have documentation that each shipment of purchased media is examined for breakage, contamination, appearance, and evidence of freezing or overheating?

Yes. The “Media Lots Received Log” enables recording of: Entry Date, Material, Manufacturer, Lot #, Expiration Date, Comments, Quantity Received, Visual Inspection. Similar Disk, Media, ID Panel and Reagent Logs can also be recorded and printed.

Customized QC reports follow CLSI, CAP and JCAHO, and provide electronic documentation of QC results.

QC Reports QC Chart QC Graph

QC Cumulative Summary
QC Detailed Summary
QC Zone Trend Graph
New Lot QC Summary
MIC QC Cumulative Summary
QC Annual Trend Graph
QC Comment Summary
QC Abbreviated
Thymidine Control Test Summary

Antibiotic Disk QC Testing Workflow

BIOMIC Quality Control

Input test information via LIS/ bar code reader or manually
Insert antibiotic disk test plate or ID panel
Select "Read QC Test" for instant color digital reading

Productivity Enhancement Features:

2-Way LIS Interface
Touch Screen Monitor
Bar Code Reader

Review QC antibiotic disk plates or ID panels on-screen
Select "View QC Results"

Options:

Adjust zone diameters or ID panel well results
Images can be saved and archived

Review QC test results
All QC results are based on current CLSI/BSAC guidelines
Print and transfer test results via LIS. Learn more

Quality Control BIOMIC Customer Testimonials

"Excellent QC features with BIOMIC V3"

"All of our micro techs love the new BIOMIC V3. It reads and interprets our Kirby Bauers based on current CLSI guidelines. It reads our Remel RapID panels such as the RapID ANA, RapID NH, RapID NF, etc. BIOMIC V3 is great for QC because it saves us lots of time and all patient information is stored. No more handwriting QC lot numbers, etc… It is well worth a look! "

Suzanne Landry, MT(ASCP)
Microbiology Supervisor
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA
BIOMIC customer since 2008

"BIOMIC V3: What a QC time saver!"

"The BIOMIC V3 is a great backup system to our Vitek. It has standardized the reading and interpretation of our disk-diffusion susceptibilities using current CLSI interpretations. The test results and images are automatically saved in case you need to review a result. We particularly love the BIOMIC QC program. Not only does it read and record our QC but electronically maintains records of all our antibiotic discs and susceptibility test media. No more handwritten QC lot numbers and results. What a time saver!"

Georgia Colasante, MS, MT(ASCP), SM(NRM)
Manager Microbiology
Health Network Laboratory, Allentown, PA
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2006

"QC is a breeze with BIOMIC"

"As a secondary AST-ID system in my micro lab, BIOMIC has been a great time-saver for our backup tests and weekly QC. Our productivity has increased considerably since we first installed BIOMIC in 2001. The staff relies heavily on its automated reporting and results."

George Eastin
Microbiology Supervisor
East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville, TN
BIOMIC customer since 2001

"Quick and Accurate Etest and QC Reading"

"We use the BIOMIC V3 to read and interpret all of our Kirby Bauers and Etests. It does so quickly and accurately. The system is very user-friendly and the touch screen monitor is a great feature. We store all of our disk lot #’s in the computer, so we no longer have to record them on paper. When running our QC panels, we are able to attach all of the lot #’s and expiration dates of the antibiotic disks to the disks tested for each panel. It is a great way to have everything documented and organized for CAP. The CLSI guidelines are always current. Technical Support (Nik) is outstanding. Someone is always there to take your call, and if they cannot help you at that moment, they get back to you in a timely manner. They also listen to feedback and have included some of our suggestions in their software updates. I highly recommend the BIOMIC V3 for accurate and standardized testing, ease-of-use, and excellent technical support."

Andrea LaGram
Microbiology Supervisor
Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, FL
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2010

"Disk-Diffusion, Etest and QC with BIOMIC"

"We have used BIOMIC for 10+ years and love this system. We use BIOMIC along with VITEK. BIOMIC reads and interprets all of our disk-diffusion and Etest susceptibilities. All the many bacterial species with CLSI interpretive guidelines can have a test panel created in BIOMIC. We particulary like the QC program in BIOMIC which includes electronic records for lot maintenance of all our antibiotic discs, Etest strips, and susceptibility test media.

Technical service from Giles Scientific has been excellent. We have only needed occasional help with program use and set-up and qualified help is available 7 days/week"

Mary Spreitzer
Laboratory Director
St John's Hospital, Lebanon, MO
BIOMIC customer since 1998

"Automated Quality Control features for my vet diagnostic lab"

"In addition to its many testing functions, BIOMIC V3 also provides my lab with automated QC testing and electronic tracking of results. Its animal specific options have made BIOMIC V3 a great addition to our vet lab. Their customer support is quick to respond and knowledgeable."

Peggy Dearing
Microbiology Supervisor
Oregon State University-Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Corvallis, OR
BIOMIC customer since 2005

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