D41 Aqc Cartridge Prime Error: 1, 2, 3; D42 R Cartridge Prime Error: 1, 2 - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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D41 AQC Cartridge Prime Error: 1, 2, 3

Problem
QC material failed
to flow from a new
AutomaticQC
cartridge.
1 level 1
2 level 2
3 level 3

D42 R Cartridge Prime Error: 1, 2

Problem
200 cal or slope cal
reagent failed to
flow from a new
reagent cartridge.
1 200 cal reagent
2 slope cal reagent
02087462 Rev. V
Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
1. Check that the AutomaticQC connector is completely
closed.
2. Prime the AutomaticQC cartridge.
Refer to Priming the AQC Cartridge‚ page 6-37.
3. Perform a leak test.
Refer to Performing the Leak Test‚ page 6-37.
4. Check if there is an obstruction in the reagent probe
cartridge.
Refer to Flushing the Tubing for the AutomaticQC Module‚
page 5-57.
5. If the problem persists, replace the AutomaticQC cartridge.
If you are not able to replace the cartridge, in Setup,
NOTE:
turn the AutomaticQC option off to continue analyzing patient
samples.
6. If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
Corrective Action
• Perform the highlighted test(s) in
.
Functions
• Remove and reinstall the reagent cartridge.
Refer to Ejecting the Wash or Reagent Cartridge‚ page 6-43.
• Perform a leak test.
Refer to Performing the Leak Test‚ page 6-37. If the test
fails, check the tubing for leaks, and that the tubing is
correctly installed in the pinch valve, the O-rings are in
place, and the spring-loaded latch is closed. For Rapidlab
1245 and 1265 systems, verify that the CO-ox sample
chamber is installed correctly.
• If the problem persists, replace the reagent cartridge.
Perform the highlighted test(s) in
.
Functions
• If the problem persists, perform a 2-point calibration.
• If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
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