Calibration Control Rod kits should be used to verify calibration of Hygiena
SystemSURE Plus and
EnSURE luminometers. Each kit is comprised of a Positive rod and a Negative rod. The Positive Rod emits a very low level of low-energy radiation in a plastic scintillation matrix. This matrix is configured to give constant light output, within 10% of its original value, at sufficiently high level for up to five years. The Negative Rod produces low-light or zero (0) RLU background and is used to check that background light is not entering the instrument or ensure that the light detector is calibrating correctly. Hygiena
SystemSURE Plus and
EnSURE luminometers are designed to self-calibrate at startup, but it is recommended to verify calibration with the Calibration Control Kit. Incorporating the Calibration Control Kit into overall Quality Control program will confirm that the instrument is within specifications and operating correctly.