Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual page 287

Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Troubleshooting
Message
No W
Cartridge
Out of
Reporting
Range
Parameter
Restored
QC Failed
QC Lot Not
Defined
QC Material
Expired
QC Missed
Question
Result
R Cartridge
Expired
Probable Cause
The system does not detect the
wash cartridge. The cartridge
may not be installed correctly.
The parameter shown in the
message is above or below the
valid measurement range for
calibrations, QC, or patient
samples.
The system has turned on
parameters that were turned off
because they failed QC analysis
or because the scheduled analysis
was not performed.
The specified parameters failed
QC. The sensor may have drifted
since the last automatic
calibration.
The control may not have been
stored or handled correctly.
Controls are currently scheduled
for Required QC analysis, but no
lot information is entered for the
controls.
Controls are currently scheduled
for Required QC analysis, but the
lot has expired for the controls.
The grace period expired and
Required QC has not been run.
The system detected an atypical
response when measuring the
parameter identified in the
message.
The system does not report
results. The symbol, -----? is
displayed next to the parameter
name on the Results screen and
on the report.
The reagent cartridge has
exceeded its shelf life or its
operating life, or is depleted.
Corrective Action
Reinstall the cartridge.
Replace the cartridge. Refer to
Replacing the Wash Cartridge‚
page 2-2.
The appropriate symbol, -----↑ or
-----↓, displays on the results
screen and on the report.
N/A
Perform a 2-point or full
calibration. Refer to Performing
Manual Calibrations‚ page 3-4.
Follow the storage and handling
requirements provided by the
manufacturer for the control.
Perform QC analysis again.
Define a new lot of the controls.
Refer to Setting up Required QC
Ranges‚ page 8-4 and then
analyze the scheduled controls.
Define a new lot of the controls.
Refer to Setting up Required QC
Ranges‚ page 8-4 and then
analyze the scheduled controls.
Perform the Required QC. Refer
to Performing Required QC
Sample Analysis‚ page 4-1.
Analyze the sample again to
verify the result.
Replace the cartridge. Refer to
Replacing the Reagent
Cartridge‚ page 2-3.
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