Viewing and editing Cals and QCs

Requirements:
  • Ensure that you have the standard operating procedures in place when editing QCs within a result set.
  • Review the Cals and QCs to ensure that the calibration and QC data and the linearity of the calibration curve are acceptable and that the QCs are within the range defined for the analyte before the batch is released.
  • Inspect each chromatogram and ensure that background noise is within acceptable levels.
  • Ensure that you record reasons for manual integration changes, calibration changes, excluding calibration points, ignoring QCs, and adding or deleting injections.

The Cals and QCs page shows all the exceptions in the results set that apply to the calibration and QC samples. On this page, you can click individual exceptions to view details and change settings.

To view or change calibration and QC exceptions:

  1. On the OVERVIEW tab, in the sidebar, click Cals and QCs.
  2. To apply or remove the exception filters R Squared Value, Cal Deviation, QC Deviation, Signal to Noise, and R Squared Value (Method), use the filter at the top of the page.
    Important: Unlike the R Squared Value rule, you can apply different values to each analyte in a method with the R Squared Value (Method) rule.
    Tip: If the filter is active, a check mark appears on the filter. The filter also displays the number of exceptions on it.
  3. Exceptions appear as red crosses or triangles on the graph. To view details of a red cross or triangle or make changes, click a red cross or triangle.
    Notes:
    • A red cross indicates an out of tolerance value.
    • A red triangle indicates an out of tolerance value that is beyond the axis limits displayed on the graph.
    Integration settings, calibration settings, and signal-to-noise settings for the individual exception appear.