Validated Centrifuge Installation and Verification Protocol

Validating your centrifuge before routine use can offer added peace of mind and help ensure consistent performance. While not a formal requirement, it’s a valuable step for laboratories that want to proactively support sample quality and reduce the risk of issues over time. This guide provides clear steps and criteria to streamline the validation process and move forward with confidence.

Purpose

To verify that a new centrifuge meets operational and performance specifications required for clinical chemistry testing, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with laboratory regulatory requirements.

Scope

Applies to all centrifuges used for processing patient samples in the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory prior to routine use.