ValidToolsLab™ — System Validation Manual

Installation Qualification (IQ) · Operational Qualification (OQ) · Performance Qualification (PQ)

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Laboratory Name CLIA #
Instrument / AnalyzerValidation Date
Software VersionValidToolsLab™ v3.0 (13 Modules)Document #VTL-VAL-002

1. Installation Qualification (IQ)

Verifies that the system is installed correctly and accessible in a secure environment.
Test IDProcedureExpected CriteriaStatus
IQ-01Access portal via secure browser (HTTPS)Login screen loads with SSL certificate☐ Pass ☐ Fail
IQ-02Verify role-based user access (Admin / Analyst / Director)Each role restricted to authorized functions☐ Pass ☐ Fail
IQ-03Confirm data isolation between laboratory accountsNo cross-account data visibility☐ Pass ☐ Fail
IQ-04Verify audit trail activationAll user actions timestamped and logged☐ Pass ☐ Fail

2. Operational Qualification (OQ) — Quantitative Modules

#ModuleReference FileGuidelineKey Acceptance CriterionStatus
1Method Comparison01_method_comparison.csvCLSI EP09-A3R² ≥ 0.990, Bias within limit☐ Pass ☐ Fail
2Precision02_precision_ep05.csvCLSI EP05-A3%CV ≤ 5.0%☐ Pass ☐ Fail
3Linearity / AMR03_linearity_amr.csvCLSI EP06-AR² ≥ 0.990☐ Pass ☐ Fail
4Reference Intervals04_reference_intervals.csvCLSI EP2895th percentile within range☐ Pass ☐ Fail
5Sensitivity / LoD05_sensitivity_ep17.csvCLSI EP17LoD calculated from blank replicates☐ Pass ☐ Fail
6Interference06_interference_ep07.csvCLSI EP07-A2Bias ≤ allowable limit☐ Pass ☐ Fail
7Carryover07_carryover.csvBroughton / CLSI H26Carryover ≤ 1.0%☐ Pass ☐ Fail
8Matrix Comparison08_matrix_comparison.csvCLSI EP09Bias ≤ 5%☐ Pass ☐ Fail
9Stability / Dilution / Multipoint13_stability_dilution_multipoint.csvCLSI EP25, EP06% Change / Recovery within limit☐ Pass ☐ Fail

3. Operational Qualification (OQ) — Qualitative Modules

New in v3.0: validation for non-numeric (Positive/Negative, Detected/Not Detected) assays such as PCR, antigen, and rapid tests.
#ModuleReference FileKey Acceptance CriterionStatus
10Qualitative Correlation10_qualitative_correlation.csvConcordance ≥ 95%, Kappa ≥ 0.80☐ Pass ☐ Fail
11Qualitative Carryover11_qualitative_carryover.csv0 false positives after high-positive sample☐ Pass ☐ Fail
12Qualitative Precision (Reproducibility)12_qualitative_precision.csv100% agreement across replicates☐ Pass ☐ Fail

4. Performance Qualification (PQ)

Test IDProcedureExpected CriteriaStatus
PQ-01Apply electronic digital signature to a completed reportReport transitions to locked, immutable state☐ Pass ☐ Fail
PQ-02Verify audit trail completenessAll modifications logged with user ID and timestamp☐ Pass ☐ Fail
PQ-03Multi-user concurrent access testNo data corruption or session conflicts☐ Pass ☐ Fail
PQ-04Generate and print/export PDF reportReport renders correctly with all sections☐ Pass ☐ Fail
PQ-05Director review and approval workflowReport status changes from Pending → Approved☐ Pass ☐ Fail

5. Summary & Conclusion

Total Tests PerformedTests PassedTests Failed
Overall Status☐ VALIDATED — System approved for clinical use     ☐ NOT VALIDATED — See deviation report
Note: This validation was performed using ValidToolsLab™ cloud-based software (validtoolslab.com), version 3.0 with 13 validation modules. All calculations comply with current CLSI EP guidelines and CLIA '88 requirements. This document must be retained for a minimum of 2 years per CLIA regulations.


Performed By
Name: ________________________
Title: Medical Technologist / MLT
Date: ________________________


Reviewed & Authorized By
Name: ________________________
Title: Laboratory Director
Date: ________________________

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