Calibration frequency can be a hot topic among us techs. I typically recommend every six months, but I’ve seen some labs push it to annual checks. What’s your standard practice, and do you ever have issues with accuracy between calibrations?
I feel you on calibration frequency — it drives me nuts! I usually stick to quarterly checks since I’ve seen accuracy slip when we leave it longer, especially when using newer assays. Ever had a calibration fail right before a big batch? That’s the worst.
I usually find it best to do a quick check at the three-month mark, just to catch any drift early on. It’s saved us from bigger headaches down the line. Have you noticed any trends in your lab that affect calibration accuracy?
I totally get the frustration with calibration timing. We’ve had good luck doing a quick check every three months, especially when using newer assays to catch potential drift early. @charlieG45, do you think more labs should adopt that trend?