Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletins and Product Technical Updates

TitleIssue DateDownload
SQA-V Testing Swim-up samples05/19/2008
SQA-V Azoospermic Samples05/19/2008
SQA Blank Screen11/10/2022
SQA Systems Reference 2 REF2 Value Passing Range vs Ideal Range06/13/2022
QwikCheck Test Strips Quality Control_26_APR_202204/28/2022
New LCD Screen SQA-V08/28/2021
Difference between WHO 6th and WHO 5th manuals09/26/2021
QwikCheck Test strips IFU and Label changes12/26/2021
Linearity Testing Using the QwikCheck Validation and Training Kit09/08/2021
QwikCheck Test Strips Quality Control Update08/03/2021
SQA-Vision | Adobe Flash End of Life08/08/2021
SMI Contributing factor for assessing male fertility05/06/2021
SQA_How to Assess Debris Manually in order to Categorize it04/11/2020
Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis on the SQA-Vision AUA Guideline03/16/2021
Date format Advisory Notice03/01/2021
QwikCheck Test Strips Quality Control03/03/2021
SQA-Vision Counters_Visualization Features and Use02/22/2021
QwikCheck Test Strips _New test strips_WBC testing09/07/2020
Testing Stabilized Sperm Proficiency Samples on SQA-Systems - Post Vasectomy and Fertility Sample Types07/22/2020
SQA-Vision and CLIA06/15/2020
Testing API Proficiency Samples on the SQA-V and VISION04/24/2020
QwikCheck Liquefaction Kit02/27/2020
Temporary Use of Standard Slide For Semen Assessment01/21/2020
SQA Calibration_Maintenance and Controls12/31/2019
SQA_Blank screen06/03/2019
QwikCheck™ Vitality Kit QC / Proficiency05/14/2018
Testing CAP Proficiency Samples on the SQA-V and SQA-VISION04/27/2018
SQA Preventative Maintenance Recommendations04/11/2018
QwikCheck™ Beads Open Vial Shelf Life04/11/2018
Harnesses issue07/04/2018
Upgrade instructions Qwiklink 36.04.1303/12/2018
QwikCheck™ Beads Open Vial Shelf Life03/29/2019
SQA-Vision, SQA-V and QwikCheck Gold Motility and Morphology Quality Control05/14/2018
Fixed Coverslip Slides Sperm/Bead Counting Principles11/15/2017
QC of Morphology Pre-stained Slides10/07/2017
How to Utilize the Backup and Restore Feature of the SQA-Vision08/14/2017
Ransomware Prevention and Protection on MES Analyzers06/01/2017
QwikCheck™ Liquefaction Kit Product Update05/04/2017
QwikCheck™ Beads Open Vial Shelf Life05/04/2017
Low Volume Testing Options on the SQA-V and SQA-VISION - Dilution Modes05/26/2016
Temperature Controls for Storing QwikCheck™ Dilution Kits After Opening08/19/2015
QwikCheck Semen Test Strips vs. Combur Urine Test Strips for WBC Assessment in Semen08/13/2015
Testing Azoospermic and Low Count Fertility Samples04/22/2015
Testing Samples with High Levels of Debris04/22/2015
Sample Mixing, Viscosity Assessment and Liquefaction Recommendations04/22/2015
Testing Samples at Room Temprature04/22/2015
Semi-Automated Post Vasectomy Suggestions03/15/2015
Printing the SQA Self Test Data Report for Calibration Confirmation03/15/2015
SQA-V Gold and QwikCheck Gold Accessory Storage Conditions08/18/2014
NEW SQA and QwikCheck Instrument Cleaning Instructions05/25/2014
Stabilized Sperm Proficiency Challenge for LOW LEVEL Target Values04/27/2014
Reason for WBC assessment when using the SQA-V02/06/2014
SQA-V Post Vasectomy Workflow Recommendation12/11/2013
Understanding Semen Sample Liquefaction and the QwikCheck Liquefaction Kit11/21/2013
Using Test Strips Before Sample Treatment11/05/2013
Manufacturers Semi-Annual Calibration Confirmation | Updated10/24/2013
Testing Samples at "Room Temperature" on the SQA-V (defined)07/24/2013
Cleaning the SQA Concentration Channel While Monitoring REF. 206/20/2013
The Influence of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) on the SQA-V Gold Sperm Quality Analyzer06/18/2013
QwikCheck™ Quality Control Beads WHO Manual Compatibility (3rd, 4th, 5th Editions)01/31/2013
Treating Viscous Semen Samples According to WHO 5th Edition11/26/2012
WHO 4th and 5th Edition (Kruger Strict) Morphology on the SQA-V10/25/2012
QwikCheck™ Test Strips Quality Control03/18/2012
SQA-V Gold Visualization System Sample Volume Calculator (slide/coverslip sizing table)02/07/2012
Running NOVEMBER 2011 NEQAS Stabilized Sperm on the SQA-V (UK ONLY)11/29/2011
QwikCheck™ Quality Control Beads Open Box Shelf Life Update08/17/2011
Capillary Sensor Cover Installation05/22/2011
Understanding Sensitivity and Specificity as They Relate to Semen Analysis05/17/2011
QwikCheck™ Gold vs. SQA-V™ Gold Differences05/15/2011
SQA-V™ Processor Re-Seating and Replacement03/18/2010
SQAII Series vs. WHO 5th Edition03/02/2011
WHO 5th Edition vs. WHO 4th Edition SQA-V Reporting Compliance02/13/2011
QwikCheck™ Beads Negative Control Reporting a Positive Reading12/15/2010
SQAIIC-P Results Printing Bug12/07/2010
Troubleshooting Blank Lower Operational Screen10/12/2010
Replacement of the I-button Port Cable09/28/2010
QwikCheck Beads Storage Conditions08/04/2010
Motility Longevity Testing on the SQA-V GOLD03/18/2010
I-Button Loading SQA-V version 2.48/V-Sperm version 3.4803/03/2010
I-button Loading in SQA’s with I-button Clips02/23/2010
How to Replace the Capillary Sensor Cable02/03/2010
Post Vasectomy Mode01/19/2010
QwikCheck™Test Strips – change in testing time and product label01/12/2010
QwikCheck™Test Strips – pH labeling on Lot # 20074_200709 and 19776_20070911/04/2009
QwikCheck™Liquefaction Kit – Storage10/27/2009
Cleaning the LED of the SQA-V09/09/2009
Running controls on QwikCheck™ Test Strips using IRISpec CA and CB06/10/2009
SQA-V – NEQAS Stabilized Sperm03/19/2009
QwikCheck Beads: Level 2 Low Readings07/04/2008
QwikCheck Beads: Clumping may result from mixing with the vortex06/23/2008
NEQAS procedure04/01/2008
CAP Proficiency Testing Update01/14/2008
Morphology parameter: SQA-V version 2.47.13/V-Sperm Version 3.47.1012/20/2007
QwikCheck Beads Use12/27/2007
Communication Failure SQA-V version 2.47, 2.48 and 2.4909/23/2007
SQA-V Capillary Blue Valves (pistons)08/13/2007
Upgrading old systems – Impact of new parameters OD CORRECTION + OD VALUE and LB OD AMP04/30/2007
QwikCheck™ Beads assayed control04/30/2007
Preparation of Morphology Slides: Liquefaction and Slide Options11/15/2023

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