Calibration of Measuring Equipment

Measuring instruments must be checked regularly and adjusted when necessary. Laboratory equipment is calibrated by specialists. Only they can reliably determine whether there is a measurement error or confirm that the instruments are working accurately and correctly. Without adjustment, the reliability of results declines, and so does patients' trust in the laboratory.

How Laboratory Equipment Is Calibrated

Almost all equipment is subject to calibration: balances, analyzers, automatic dispensers and other instruments that take measurements and maintain set parameters. There are two possible approaches:

A technician comes to the laboratory and performs diagnostics on site. In that case, the technician brings along a

laboratory calibrator

that is suitable for all the instruments installed at the facility. The technician checks whether the instruments measure accurately and, if they do, issues a certificate or other supporting document. If the equipment shows measurement errors, it is adjusted on site or taken to a service center to determine the cause of the fault.

The facility sends the listed equipment directly to a service center, where it is calibrated regardless of whether it was working properly or not.

The time needed to calibrate laboratory equipment varies depending on the complexity of the work and the size of the equipment. Some items require 1-2 hours at the workplace, while others take 3-7 days and must be sent for specialized diagnostics.

Can You Calibrate Equipment Yourself?

Medical equipment can be calibrated directly at the facility if the right equipment and a trained person are available. Today you can buy modern

calibration equipment for the laboratory

that a physician or laboratory technician can operate. Staff can then monitor instrument performance themselves and correct errors promptly. This is appropriate when analyzers, dispensers, electronic balances, automatic pipettes or hygrometers frequently show errors and calling a technician on a regular basis costs more. In other cases, medical equipment is calibrated once a year or less often by specialists.

Laboratory Equipment Calibration Services from KombiMED

If laboratory equipment is adjusted by an in-house specialist, you will need to buy the appropriate instruments. High-quality calibrators are offered by European manufacturers. However, they do not work directly with the directors of laboratories and medical centers. Purchasing in Europe requires an intermediary who deals with the manufacturer. Our company knows the procurement process well and works with the EU medical sector. We can select a calibrator for you and also find a company that provides adjustment services for hematology analyzers, biochemistry analyzers and other equipment. We will advise you on all questions regarding the chosen equipment and analyze your laboratory's needs to select the optimal calibrator.

Remember that delayed adjustment of measuring equipment leads to persistent errors and incorrect results. This affects the trust of customers and investors in the organization. That is why it is important to send equipment to a service center on time, or to check and adjust it yourself in accordance with current quality standards.