# Qualification

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This page teaches you how to qualify your BactoBox® setup. Qualification verifies that your setup works as intended.

Once you are done, you have a *qualified* BactoBox® setup. You can now measure your own samples.

## Step by step

Run a [QC test](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/qc-test). Use only SBT dilution vials (bundled as `DV01`).

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## Always use SBT dilution vials (bundled as `DV01`) when you qualify

This is different from a regular (weekly) QC test where the choice of dilution vial depends on your use case.

SBT dilution vials maintain a high quality standard, as these vials undergo rigorous quality checks.
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See the QC test tutorial for next steps:

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[qc-test](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/qc-test)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## When to qualify

[Qualify](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/getting-started/qualification) your BactoBox® in these cases:

* **At least once a year.**
* When you relocate your BactoBox® setup.\ <mark style="color:$info;">Example: You install your BactoBox® for the very first time.</mark>\ <mark style="color:$info;">Example: You ship your BactoBox® to another physical location.</mark>\ <mark style="color:$info;">Example: You get your BactoBox® back from service/repair at SBT.</mark>

See [maintenance](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/maintenance "mention") for more information.


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