Charm 3 Sl3

Question 1

What is the required temperature for the Charm 3 SL3 incubator?

Answer 1

56 ± 1° Celsius

Regular temperature checks are necessary.

Question 2

How often should daily control checks be performed?

Answer 2

Every 24 hours

This includes checking the serial numbers and control values.

Question 3

What should the Negative control be greater than?

Answer 3

-600

This is part of the control checks.

Question 4

What should the Positive control be greater than?

Answer 4

+400

This is part of the control checks.

Question 5

What should you do if the calibrator is out of range?

Answer 5

Contact tech support

Immediate action is required to ensure accuracy.

Question 6

How long can a Negative control sample be stored?

Answer 6

Up to 72 hours

Storage conditions are critical for sample integrity.

Question 7

How long can a Positive control sample be stored?

Answer 7

Up to 48 hours from the make sample date and time

Proper timing is essential for accurate results.

Question 8

At what temperature can frozen negative and positive control samples be stored?

Answer 8

≤ -15 degrees Celsius

They can be stored for up to 2 months.

Question 9

What is the recommended fridge temperature for storing samples?

Answer 9

0-4.5 degrees Celsius

This ensures the samples remain viable.

Question 10

What is the procedure for agitating the milk sample?

Answer 10

Agitate 25 times at a 1 foot arc within 7 seconds

This helps in mixing the sample properly.

Question 11

What should you do to avoid foam when drawing up the milk sample?

Answer 11

Allow foam to settle or tilt the sample

Excess foam can affect measurement accuracy.

Question 12

How should the pipette tip be inserted into the milk sample?

Answer 12

Insert 1 cm into the milk sample

This minimizes the risk of drawing foam.

Question 13

What should be ensured when drawing up a milk sample with a pipette?

Answer 13

No foam on the outside of the tip

Foam can increase the volume dispensed.

Question 14

What does a Negative or zero reading on the reader indicate?

Answer 14

The sample is NF (Not Found)

This means no contaminants were detected.

Question 15

What does ‘Found’ indicate in the context of testing?

Answer 15

There could still be minute traces of antibiotics in the sample but not enough to be detected with the Charm reader.

Question 16

What should be done if there is a positive reading on the reader?

Answer 16

The sample is an Initial Positive.

Question 17

What should you do if there are issues with the equipment?

Answer 17

Call tech support, especially if a supervisor is not around.

Question 18

What is important to study when running a test?

Answer 18

The whole procedure of running a test.

Question 19

What should you check on the test strip after it comes out of the incubator?

Answer 19

Whether the strip is invalid, Positive, or negative.

Question 20

What is the purpose of the packet in the canister?

Answer 20

It is the desiccant packet for moisture control.

Question 21

What are the first two steps to take when you get an Initial positive?

Answer 21

• Run your daily controls and contact supervisor
• Run 2 more strips of the same sample.

Question 22

If the 2 samples run after an Initial positive are both negative, what is the conclusion?

Answer 22

The sample is good.

Question 23

If the 2 samples run after an Initial positive are both positive, what is the next step?

Answer 23

Go to the 4th step.

Question 24

What is the 4th step after receiving a positive result?

Answer 24

Get all producer samples and paperwork.

Question 25

What should you do with each of the producer samples?

Answer 25

Run each of the producer samples.

Question 26

What should you do once a bad producer is found?

Answer 26

• Run bad producer 2 more times
• Contact Co-Op and NYS dairy inspector.

Question 27

What paperwork needs to be filled out after identifying a bad truck?

Answer 27

Fill out state and in-house paperwork.

Question 28

Who should you inform after filling out the necessary paperwork?

Answer 28

Let supervisor give disposition of the truck.

Question 29

What should be done with the completed paperwork?

Answer 29

Email Co-Op, State, and supervisors the paperwork that was filled out by you.

Question 30

What is the first step in the initial positive flow chart?

Answer 30

Run 2 more same samples and contact supervisor, as well as call Kelsea or Ryan

Question 31

What action should be taken if two samples are positive?

Answer 31

Sample is Good

Question 32

What needs to be done after determining that the sample is good?

Answer 32

Get all producer samples and paperwork

Question 33

What should be done with all producer samples?

Answer 33

Test all producer samples

Question 34

What is the next step if a producer is found?

Answer 34

Run bad producer 2 more times and contact Co-Op and State

Question 35

Fill in the blank: If two samples are positive, then the sample is _______.

Answer 35

Good

Question 36

True or False: The first step involves contacting Kelsea or Ryan.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What is the first step in the process outlined?

Answer 37

Fill out all paperwork

Question 38

Who should receive the emailed paperwork?

Answer 38

The Co-Op, NYS, and managers

Question 39

What type of drugs does Charm SL3 test for at US Safe Levels?

Answer 39

Beta-lactam Drugs

Question 40

Name a Beta-lactam drug tested by Charm SL3.

Answer 40

Amoxicillin

Question 41

Name another Beta-lactam drug tested by Charm SL3.

Answer 41

Ampicillin

Question 42

Name a third Beta-lactam drug tested by Charm SL3.

Answer 42

Ceftiofur

Question 43

Name a fourth Beta-lactam drug tested by Charm SL3.

Answer 43

Cephapirin

Question 44

Name a fifth Beta-lactam drug tested by Charm SL3.

Answer 44

Cloxacillin

Question 45

Name a sixth Beta-lactam drug tested by Charm SL3.

Answer 45

Penicillin G