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1. INTENDED USE
The LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs assay uses chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) technology for the quantitative
determination of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) in human serum or plasma samples.
Assay results in conjunction with other laboratory results and clinical information may be used as an aid in the determination
of the HBV immune status and in the diagnosis of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
The test has to be performed on the LIAISON ® Analyzer family.
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4. MATERIALS PROVIDED
Reagent integral
Magnetic particles [SORB] Magnetic particles coated with HBsAg obtained in mammalian cells by the recombinant DNA
(2.5 mL) technology (balanced ad and ay subtypes), BSA, PBS buffer, < 0.1% sodium azide.
Calibrator 1 [CAL|1] Human serum/plasma containing low levels of anti-HBs, fetal calf serum, EDTA, 0.2%
(2.3 mL) ProClin ® 300, preservatives. The calibrator concentrations (mIU/mL) are referenced to WHO
Second International Standard for anti-hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) immunoglobulin,
human (NIBSC code: 07/164, 2008).
Calibrator 2 [CAL|2] Human serum/plasma containing high levels of anti-HBs, fetal calf serum, EDTA, 0.2%
(2.3 mL) ProClin ® 300, preservatives, an inert blue dye. The calibrator concentrations (mIU/mL) are
referenced to WHO Second International Standard for anti-hepatitis B surface antigen
(anti-HBs) immunoglobulin, human (NIBSC code: 07/164, 2008).
Conjugate [CONJ] Heat -treated human HBsAg (balanced ad and ay subtypes), conjugated to an isoluminol
(20 mL) derivative, BSA, PBS buffer, EDTA, 0.2% ProClin ® 300, preservatives, an inert red dye.
Specimen diluent [DIL|SPE] Human serum/plasma, EDTA, 0.2% ProClin ® 300, preservatives, an inert blue dye (only for
(28 mL) LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs Plus, code 311230).
Number of tests 200
All reagents are supplied ready to use. The order of reagents reflects the layout of containers in the reagent integral.
6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics in the assay laboratory.
Do not pipette by mouth.
Avoid direct contact with potentially infected material by wearing laboratory clothing, protective goggles, and disposable
gloves. Wash hands thoroughly at the end of each assay.
Avoid splashing or forming an aerosol. All drops of biological reagent must be removed with a sodium hypochlorite solution
with 0.5% active chlorine, and the means used must be treated as infected waste.
All samples and reagents containing biological materials used for the assay must be considered as potentially able to
transmit infectious agents. The waste must be handled with care and disposed of in compliance with the laboratory
guidelines and the statutory provisions in force in each Country. Any materials for reuse must be appropriately sterilized in
compliance with the local laws and guidelines. Check the effectiveness of the sterilization/decontamination cycle.
Do not use kits or components beyond the expiration date given on the label.
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Pursuant to EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) hazardous reagents are classified and labeled as follows:
Pursuant to EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP), [SORB] is labeled as EUH210 safety data sheets available on request.
For additional information see Safety Data Sheets available on www.diasorin.com.
7. REAGENT PREPARATION
REAGENT INTEGRAL
Please note the following important reagent handling precautions:
Resuspension of magnetic particles
Magnetic particles must be completely resuspended before the integral is placed on the instrument. Follow the steps below
to ensure complete suspension:
Before the seal is removed, rotate the small wheel at the magnetic particle compartment until the colour of the suspension
has changed to brown. Gentle and careful side-to-side mixing may assist in the suspension of the magnetic particles
(avoid foam formation). Visually check the bottom of the magnetic particle vial to confirm that all settled magnetic particles
have been resuspended. Carefully wipe the surface of each septum to remove residual liquid.
Repeat as necessary until the magnetic particles are completely resuspended.
Foaming of reagents
In order to ensure optimal performance of the integral, foaming of reagents should be avoided. Adhere to the recommendation
below to prevent this occurrence:
Visually inspect the reagents, calibrators in particular (position two and three following the magnetic particle vial), to ensure
there is no foaming present before using the integral. If foam is present after resuspension of the magnetic particles, place
the integral on the instrument and allow the foam to dissipate. The integral is ready to use once the foam has dissipated and
the integral has remained onboard and mixing.
Loading of integral into the reagent area
LIAISON ® Analyzer
– Place the integral into the reagent area of the analyzer, with the bar code label facing left, and let it stand for 30 minutes
before using. The analyzer automatically stirs and completely resuspends the magnetic particles.
– Follow the analyzer operator’s manual to load the specimens and start the run.
LIAISON ® XL Analyzer
– LIAISON ® XL Analyzer is equipped with a built-in solid-state magnetic device which aids in the dispersal of microparticles
prior to placement of a reagent integral into the reagent area of the analyzer. Refer to the analyzer operator’s manual for
details.
a. Insert the reagent integral into the dedicated slot.
b. Allow the reagent integral to remain in the solid-state magnetic device for at least 30 seconds (up to several minutes).
Repeat as necessary.
– Place the integral into the reagent area of the analyzer, with the label facing left, and let it stand for 15 minutes before
using. The analyzer automatically stirs and completely resuspends the magnetic particles.
– Follow the analyzer operator’s manual to load the specimens and start the run.
CONTROLS
Refer to the LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs Control Set instructions for use section for proper preparation and handling
instructions.
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8. REAGENT INTEGRAL STORAGE AND STABILITY
– Sealed: Stable at 2-8°C until the expiry date.
– Opened on board or at 2-8°C: Stability twelve weeks.
Always use the same analyzer for a reagent integral already opened.
– Use the storage rack provided with the analyzer for upright storage of the reagent integral.
– Do not freeze.
– Keep upright for storage to facilitate later the proper resuspension of magnetic particles.
– Keep away from direct light.
10. CALIBRATION
Testing assay specific calibrators allows the detected relative light unit (RLU) values to adjust the assigned master curve.
Each calibration solution allows four calibrations to be performed.
Recalibration in triplicate is mandatory whenever at least one of the following conditions occurs:
– A new lot of Starter Kit is used.
– The previous calibration was performed more than eight weeks before.
– Each time a new lot of integral is used.
– The analyzer has been serviced.
– Control values lie outside the expected ranges.
LIAISON ® Analyzer: Calibrator values are stored in the bar codes on the integral label.
LIAISON ® XL Analyzer: Calibrator values are stored in the Radio Frequency IDentification transponder (RFID Tag).
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12. QUALITY CONTROL
LIAISON ® controls should be run in singlicate to monitor the assay performance. Quality control must be performed by
running LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs controls
(a) at least once per day of use,
(b) whenever a new reagent integral is used,
(c) whenever the kit is calibrated,
(d) whenever a new lot of Starter Reagents is used.
Control values must lie within the expected ranges: whenever one or both controls lie outside the expected ranges, calibration
should be repeated and the controls retested. If the control values obtained after successful calibration lie repeatedly outside
the predefined ranges, the test should be repeated using an unopened control vial. If the control values lie outside the
expected ranges, the patient results must not be reported.
The performance of other controls should be evaluated for compatibility with this assay before they are used. Appropriate
value ranges should then be established for the quality control materials used.
It is generally accepted that an anti-HBs concentration above 10 mIU/mL is indicative of either a resolution of a past
infection or a positive response to vaccination. In both cases, acquired immunity to type B viral hepatitis may be assumed.
Antibody concentrations below 10 mIU/mL are indicative of an absence of acquired immunity, as a level of 10 mIU/mL is
considered as the lower limit of protection.
Anti-HBs concentrations decrease over time after the basic course of immunization with hepatitis B vaccine. Several studies
have, however, shown that antibody concentrations remain protective even at undetectable levels for many years, at least
10 or 15, in immunocompetent vaccinees, who responded adequately to primary vaccination. It is in fact demonstrated that
long-term protection depends on immunologic memory.
This is the reason why most countries refrain from recommending a booster injection in immunocompetent individuals for at
least 15 years after neonatal vaccination, even though some countries do recommend a booster dose of vaccine. It is
therefore suggested to refer to the prevailing regulations and guidelines of each country for the frequency of antibody
concentration assay as well as the choice of injecting a booster vaccination.
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15. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Cross-reactions. The cross-reactivity study for the LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs assay was designed to evaluate
potential interference from antibodies to other organisms that may cause clinical symptoms similar to those of HBV infection
(EBV, hCMV, rubella, measles and mumps viruses, HAV, HCV), from diseases that involve liver (liver cancer, fatty liver
disease), from antibodies to other organisms that may cause infectious diseases (HSV, VZV, HIV, Toxoplasma gondii,
Treponema pallidum, N. Gonorrhea, Parvovirus B19, Borrelia, HTLV I/II, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trypanosoma cruzi) as well
as from other conditions that may involve immune system activity (anti-nuclear autoantibodies, anti-Saccharomyces
cerevisiae antibodies, rheumatoid factor, human anti-mouse antibodies, autoimmune hepatitis, multiple myeloma,
monoclonal gammopathies, donors with flu vaccine, hemodialysis patients, multiple transfusion recipients). Samples for
these studies were pre-screened with other commercially available anti-HBs assays. If found negative for anti-HBs, those
specimens were used to study potential cross-reactivity. The presence of potential cross-reactants in the samples was
detected using CE-marked assays.
LIAISON ® XL
Number of expected
Condition negative samples MUREX Anti-HBs
positive results
hCMV antibodies 17 0
EBV (VCA) antibodies 9 0
HSV-1/2 antibodies 16 0
Rubella virus antibodies 22 0
Measles virus antibodies 6 0
Mumps virus antibodies 3 0
Parvovirus B19 antibodies 10 0
Borrelia antibodies 6 0
HTLV I/II antibodies 4 0
Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies 3 0
Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies 10 0
VZV antibodies 16 0
HCV antibodies 13 0
HIV I antibodies 8 0
HIV II antibodies 2 0
HAV antibodies 3 0
Toxoplasma gondii antibodies 10 0
Treponema pallidum antibodies 4 0
Rheumatoid factor (anti-Fc immunoglobulin) 7 0
Anti-nuclear autoantibodies (ANA) 5 0
Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) 2 0
Human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA) 15 0
Hemodialysis patients 27 0
Autoimmune hepatitis 2 0
Fatty liver disease 4 0
Liver cancer 3 0
Monoclonal Gammopathy IgM 1 0
Monoclonal Gammopathy IgG 3 0
Donors with Flu vaccine 4 0
Multiple Myeloma 5 0
Multiple Transfusion Recipients 5 0
Neisseria gonorrhea antibodies 5 0
Total 250 0
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15.2. Precision with LIAISON ® Analyzer
Different samples, containing different concentrations of specific analyte, were assayed to estimate repeatability and
reproducibility of the assay (i.e., within- and between-assay variability). The variability shown in the tables below did not
result in sample misclassification. The results refer to the groups of samples investigated and are not guaranteed
specifications, as differences may exist between laboratories and locations.
Repeatability. Twenty replicates on 7 samples were performed in the same run to evaluate in-house repeatability.
Repeatability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 33.6 13.0 73.7 111 169 517 6.79
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 2.06 0.88 1.80 5.37 7.65 16.5 0.38
Coefficient of variation (%) 6.14 6.75 2.45 4.84 4.52 3.18 5.58
Min. value (mIU/mL) 29.0 11.3 70.9 101 156 483 6.10
Max. value (mIU/mL) 37.0 14.8 78.7 119 183 542 7.81
Reproducibility. Twenty replicates on 7 samples were performed in different days (one or two runs per day) with three
different lots of integral to evaluate reproducibility. The tests were performed in two sites, in house (site 1) and in an
independent laboratory (site 2), with one instrument per site.
Reproducibility - Site 1 A B C D E F G
LOT No. 01
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 57.8 6.36 9.63 94.1 229 363 627
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 3.84 0.53 0.58 4.87 16.4 34.9 68.3
Coefficient of variation (%) 6.65 8.41 6.03 5.17 7.16 9.61 10.9
Min. value (mIU/mL) 49.7 5.31 8.24 86.7 189 282 457
Max. value (mIU/mL) 64.3 7.28 10.7 109 257 421 777
LOT No. 02
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 59.5 6.40 9.14 89.3 228 390 663
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 4.53 0.41 0.72 6.15 8.96 24.8 40.5
Coefficient of variation (%) 7.61 6.38 7.90 6.88 3.94 6.36 6.12
Min. value (mIU/mL) 47.3 5.47 7.89 78.6 212 343 601
Max. value (mIU/mL) 66.3 7.04 10.5 102 242 427 743
LOT No. 03
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 56.4 6.77 10.1 95.4 242 361 637
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 4.28 0.36 0.48 6.16 12.4 21.5 44.5
Coefficient of variation (%) 7.58 5.35 4.70 6.46 5.12 5.97 6.99
Min. value (mIU/mL) 50.2 6.03 9.47 86.3 217 324 586
Max. value (mIU/mL) 64.2 7.00 11.5 112 266 401 731
Inter-lot coefficient of variation (%) 7.50 7.23 7.42 6.71 6.17 8.15 8.39
Reproducibility - Site 2 A B C D E F G
LOT No. 01
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 53.3 6.49 9.52 92.0 234 360 616
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 7.10 0.45 1.10 9.33 23.8 39.9 63.7
Coefficient of variation (%) 13.3 6.90 11.5 10.1 10.2 11.1 10.3
Min. value (mIU/mL) 41.2 5.68 7.40 71.5 179 272 461
Max. value (mIU/mL) 63.7 7.17 10.6 101 272 406 713
LOT No. 02
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 60.6 6.95 10.0 92.6 232 395 608
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 6.72 0.67 1.41 11.6 26.8 57.1 85.3
Coefficient of variation (%) 11.1 9.69 14.1 12.5 11.5 14.5 14.0
Min. value (mIU/mL) 46.8 5.77 7.78 72.1 187 301 444
Max. value (mIU/mL) 70.1 8.47 11.9 108 271 458 736
LOT No. 03
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 57.4 6.66 9.51 90.5 226 340 579
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 6.64 0.73 1.19 9.96 25.6 48.8 83.1
Coefficient of variation (%) 11.6 10.9 12.5 11.0 11.3 14.4 14.3
Min. value (mIU/mL) 41.3 5.46 7.39 73.5 174 250 433
Max. value (mIU/mL) 66.3 8.02 11.2 106 258 411 676
Inter-lot coefficient of variation (%) 12.9 9.65 12.8 11.1 10.9 14.6 13.0
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15.3. Precision with LIAISON ® XL Analyzer
Different samples, containing different concentrations of specific analyte, were assayed to estimate repeatability and
reproducibility of the assay (i.e., within- and between-assay variability). The variability shown in the tables below did not
result in sample misclassification. The results refer to the groups of samples investigated and are not guaranteed
specifications, as differences may exist between laboratories and locations.
Repeatability. Twenty replicates on 7 samples were performed in the same run to evaluate repeatability.
Repeatability A B C D E F G
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 56.5 11.0 94.6 246 392 663 7.11
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 1.66 0.31 3.19 5.84 9.82 30.7 0.29
Coefficient of variation (%) 2.95 2.80 3.37 2.38 2.51 4.63 4.06
Min. value (mIU/mL) 53.5 10.4 89.0 237 372 601 6.62
Max. value (mIU/mL) 59.7 11.5 99.9 257 408 714 7.82
Reproducibility. Twenty replicates on 7 samples were performed in different days (one or two runs per day) with three
different lots of integral to evaluate reproducibility. The tests were performed in two sites, in house (site 1) and in an
independent laboratory (site 2), with one instrument per site.
Reproducibility - Site 1 A B C D E F G
LOT No. 01
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 58.2 6.47 10.2 95.9 257 419 701
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 1.33 0.17 0.20 2.34 5.69 11.3 37.3
Coefficient of variation (%) 2.29 2.65 1.93 2.44 2.21 2.69 5.31
Min. value (mIU/mL) 55.2 6.21 9.71 91.3 246 401 634
Max. value (mIU/mL) 60.7 6.77 10.6 98.9 269 442 775
LOT No. 02
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 49.0 5.22 8.02 75.7 210 355 545
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 2.86 0.31 0.65 3.45 7.89 17.2 31.9
Coefficient of variation (%) 5.85 5.84 8.11 4.55 3.76 4.83 5.85
Min. value (mIU/mL) 42.7 4.62 6.78 67.5 193 317 479
Max. value (mIU/mL) 52.4 5.74 8.93 79.1 218 386 586
LOT No. 03
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 54.4 6.67 10.3 90.7 243 386 639
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 1.22 0.35 0.26 2.30 4.76 9.29 24.6
Coefficient of variation (%) 2.25 5.23 2.57 2.54 1.96 2.41 3.85
Min. value (mIU/mL) 52.5 6.19 9.79 86.8 234 372 590
Max. value (mIU/mL) 56.8 7.82 10.9 96.9 251 402 683
Inter-lot coefficient of variation (%) 7.92 11.5 12.0 10.3 8.93 7.50 11.5
Reproducibility - Site 2 A B C D E F G
LOT No. 01
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 57.7 6.62 10.6 94.0 251 410 657
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 2.72 0.44 0.31 3.44 11.6 12.5 41.0
Coefficient of variation (%) 4.72 6.62 2.95 3.66 4.63 3.05 6.24
Min. value (mIU/mL) 53.8 5.11 10.1 87.6 220 392 516
Max. value (mIU/mL) 66.6 7.15 11.0 101 270 445 714
LOT No. 02
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 53.0 5.58 9.00 80.8 219 372 563
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 2.29 0.22 0.28 2.95 9.89 15.0 42.6
Coefficient of variation (%) 4.32 3.99 3.15 3.65 4.52 4.02 7.57
Min. value (mIU/mL) 49.3 5.15 8.45 74.0 196 351 445
Max. value (mIU/mL) 58.3 5.93 9.69 86.0 237 402 626
LOT No. 03
Number of determinations 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Mean (mIU/mL) 55.6 6.84 10.6 90.4 241 376 624
Standard deviation (mIU/mL) 2.39 0.25 0.27 4.05 7.82 11.3 49.7
Coefficient of variation (%) 4.29 3.67 2.55 4.48 3.24 3.01 7.96
Min. value (mIU/mL) 50.5 6.16 9.99 81.7 228 351 468
Max. value (mIU/mL) 59.4 7.26 11.1 97.9 253 395 695
Inter-lot coefficient of variation (%) 5.60 10.0 8.05 7.45 7.01 5.60 9.59
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15.4. Trueness
The assay trueness has been checked by the dilution test.
Dilution test. Ten serum samples containing high anti-HBs concentrations were tested as such and after serial dilution with
specimen diluent. The anti HBs results were analyzed as a linear regression of the Observed vs. Expected values.
The resulting slopes ranged from 0.90 to 1.02, while correlation coefficients (r) ranged from 0.979 to 1.000, when using the
LIAISON ® instrument, and the resulting slopes ranged from 0.99 to 1.01, while correlation coefficients (r) ranged from 0.995
to 1.000, when using the LIAISON ® XL Analyzer.
15.5. High-dose hook effect
Whenever samples containing extremely high antibody concentrations are tested in a sandwich method, the hook effect can
mimic concentrations lower than the real one. For correct quantification, samples containing levels greater than that of the
assay range should be diluted with a negative sample or the LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs Plus specimen diluent and
retested. The results must then be multiplied by the dilution factor to obtain the levels of the neat specimens.
The kit has been designed in such a way that doses up to 570,000 mIU/mL anti-HBs produce an analytical signal which is
still above the assay range.
Analysis of the hook effect was evaluated by testing three high-titred samples positive for anti-HBs. All samples resulted in
concentration values above the assay range that would be expected with high-titred sera, indicating no sample
misclassification.
15.6. Analytical and functional sensitivity
The Limit of Blank (LoB) is 0.74 mIU/mL, determined as 95 th Percentile of a population of 60 negative samples.
Following the method from CLSI EP17-A, the Limit of Detection (LoD) and the Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) for the
LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs assay, are both fixed at 3 mIU/mL after assessment.
LoQ is defined as the concentration at which the between-assay coefficient of variation (CV) exceeds 20%.
15.7. Diagnostic specificity and sensitivity
Selected populations. Diagnostic specificity and sensitivity were assessed by testing 600 specimens collected from
different selected populations (subjects never infected by HBV, subjects with past natural HBV infection, HBV vaccinees).
The specimens were tested by the reference method. Available clinical and additional serological data were applied to
discrepancies to define the expected results.
No positive and 214 negative results were observed in the expected negative population studied (subjects serologically
defined as never infected by HBV) - diagnostic specificity: 100% (95% confidence interval: 98.3-100%).
No negative and 134 positive results were observed in the expected positive population studied (subjects serologically
defined as past natural HBV infection) - diagnostic sensitivity: 100% (95% confidence interval: 97.3-100%).
No negative and 252 positive results were observed in the expected positive population of HBV vaccinees (subjects
serologically defined as HBc negative marker) - diagnostic sensitivity: 100% (95% confidence interval: 98.5-100%).
In addition, diagnostic sensitivity was evaluated on 15 panels, follow-up of vaccination, encompassing 64 bleeds, each
starting with a negative bleed and exhibiting narrow bleeding intervals. The test shows a substantial equivalence in the
timing of detection with respect to the reference methods.
Prospective population. Diagnostic specificity and sensitivity were assessed by testing 737 specimens collected from
subjects sent to the lab for anti-HBs testing. The specimens were tested in parallel with a reference CE-marked method.
Consensus with additional serological data was applied to define the expected results.
2 positive and 442 negative results were observed in the expected negative population studied - diagnostic specificity: 99.5%
(95% confidence interval: 98.4-99.9%).
2 negative and 286 positive results were observed after repeat testing of discrepant samples in the expected positive
population studied - diagnostic sensitivity: 99.3% (95% confidence interval: 97.5-99.9%).
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1. INTENDED USE
The LIAISON ® XL MUREX Anti-HBs controls (negative and positive) are to be used in LIAISON ® chemiluminescence
immunoassays (CLIA) as a means of checking the reliability of assay runs. The performance characteristics of LIAISON ® XL
MUREX Anti-HBs controls have not been established in connection with any other assays or instrument platforms different
from LIAISON ® and LIAISON ® XL.
LIAISON ® Analyzer. The certificate of analysis gives specific information on the lot of controls, which should be manually
entered in the analyzer software prior to loading the control vials on board. For details, refer to the analyzer operator’s
manual.
LIAISON ® XL Analyzer. The certificate of analysis bar codes give specific information on the lot of controls and should be
read by the hand-held bar code scanner of the LIAISON ® XL Analyzer prior to loading the control vials on board. For details,
refer to the analyzer operator’s manual.
2. MATERIALS PROVIDED
Negative control [CONTROL|-] Human serum/plasma without anti-HBs antibodies, with TRIS buffer, 0.2% ProClin ® 300
(2 x 2.5 mL) and preservatives.
Positive control [CONTROL|+] Human serum/plasma containing anti-HBs antibodies (human), fetal calf serum, EDTA,
(2 x 2.5 mL) 0.2% ProClin ® 300 and preservatives.
All reagents are supplied ready to use. The range of concentrations of each control is reported on the certificate of analysis
and indicates the limits established by DiaSorin for control values that can be obtained in reliable assay runs.
Each laboratory is responsible for adopting different limits to meet individual requirements.
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics in the assay laboratory.
Do not pipette by mouth.
Avoid direct contact with potentially infected material by wearing laboratory clothing, protective goggles, and disposable
gloves. Wash hands thoroughly at the end of each assay.
Avoid splashing or forming an aerosol. All drops of biological reagent must be removed with a sodium hypochlorite solution
with 0.5% active chlorine, and the means used must be treated as infected waste.
All samples and reagents containing biological materials used for the assay must be considered as potentially able to
transmit infectious agents. The waste must be handled with care and disposed of in compliance with the laboratory
guidelines and the statutory provisions in force in each Country. Any materials for reuse must be appropriately sterilized in
compliance with the local laws and guidelines. Check the effectiveness of the sterilization/decontamination cycle.
Do not use kits or components beyond the expiration date given on the label.
Pursuant to EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) hazardous reagents are classified and labeled as follows:
REAGENTS: [CONTROL|-], [CONTROL|+]
CLASSIFICATION: Skin sens. 1 H317
SIGNAL WORD: Warning
SYMBOLS / PICTOGRAMS:
6.PREPARATION OF REAGENTS
– Place the control vials in type C racks on the analyzer. Each control vial allows at least 13 tests to be performed.
– The minimum volume required is 550 μL (150 μL control + 400 μL dead volume).
– At the time of use, equilibrate controls to room temperature (20-25°C) before opening the vials and keep them on board
the instrument only for the amount of time required for quality control testing.
– After use, close the vials promptly and store them at 2-8°C in an upright position.
– During handling, use appropriate precautions to avoid bacterial contamination of controls.
7. HANDLING
For proper handling please refer to the analyzer operator’s manual.
8. TARGET VALUES
The target values and ranges of anti-HBs concentrations in the controls are printed on the certificate of analysis. They have
been established after taking into account run variability with respect to the stored master curve, in order to guarantee the
accuracy of analytical results and to obtain indications on the stability or deterioration of reagents. If controls values lie
repeatedly outside the expected ranges, the test has most probably been performed incorrectly.
Additional References
200/007-063, 04 - 2019-04
Anti-HBs XL-rf.fm LIAISON® XL MUREX Anti-HBs ([REF] 311220), LIAISON® XL MUREX Anti-HBs Plus ([REF] 311230)
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