Hgb Power Low (Hgb-Pl, Ph); Laser Power Low (Las-Pl, Pl) - Siemens ADVIA 2120 Operator's Manual

HGB Trans Histogram
Results Flagged
HGB, MCH and MCHC
Corrective Action
1. Check HGB reagents.
2. Check Hgb hydraulics and sample delivery.
3. Check delivery of SHEATH/RINSE.
4. Check the pressure and vacuum readings.

Hgb Power Low (HGB-PL, PH)

Definition
The Hgb Power Low flag is triggered if the HGB baseline transmission is less
than 2.5 or greater than 4.1.
Results Flagged
HGB, MCH, and MCHC
Corrective Action
1. Adjust the Hgb baseline.
2. Perform the rinse reagent check.
3. Replace the Hgb lamp.

Laser Power Low (LAS-PL, PL)

Definition
The Laser Power Low flag is triggered if the laser light intensity in the
RBC/Baso/Retic channel is less than 150.
Results Flagged
RBC, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, CH, CHDW, CHCM, RDW, HDW, PLT,
MPV, PDW, WBCB, WBC, %BASO, #BASO, #RETIC, %RETIC, CHg, CHr,
CHCMg, CHCMr, CHDWr, CHDWg, MCVg, MCVr, RDWg, RDWr
Flags
1 Sample transmittance
2 Baseline transmittance
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