Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 295

Code Cause/Action
Number Message on Display
141 Test Canceled by
Operator
145 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
146 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
147 Analyzer Error / See
Manual
149 - 151 Cartridge Error / Use
Another Cartridge
Rev. Date: 30-Mar-17
This code will be displayed if the cartridge barcode is not scanned
within 60 seconds of cartridge insertion. The correct barcode to
scan is the barcode on the cartridge portion pack, not the one on
the cartridge box. An example of the portion pack barcode is found
in the table listing for code 69 above.
The analyzer failed to detect fluid arrival upon the initial sample
push. This may be caused by a(n):
• cartridge leak.
• failure to close the cartridge completely. Ensure that the
closure is fully engaged before inserting the cartridge into
the analyzer.
• underfilled cartridge. Once a single drop of sample is
touched to the target well, immunoassay cartridges will
fill automatically by wicking the sample at a fixed speed.
Trying to inject the sample into the cartridge or adding
more sample to the target well will not make the cartridge
fill faster. Wait for the sample to reach the fill mark and
then close the cartridge.
Overfilled cartridge. Repeat the test.
In order to run an immunoassay cartridge, the i-STAT 1 Analyzer
must:
• bear the symbol
The analyzer detected an atypical data stream from the cartridge.
Try another cartridge.
For BNP, if code 150 is encountered when running a whole blood
sample, it is recommended that the sample be centrifuged and the
test be repeated with the resulting plasma.
Art: 714260-01R
Explanation
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