Siemens DCA Vantage Operator's Manual page 142

Error Code Description
E113 The A
unexpectedly large
HbA
1c
negative number.
Cartridge Error
- irregular Possible cause:
reaction
•
kinetics (A )
1
E114 The A
large.
HbA
1c
Cartridge Error Possible cause:
- irregular
•
reaction
kinetics (A )
2
E115 The difference between
the blood pickup
HbA
1c
absorbance and the
Cartridge Error
mean hemoglobin
- final
absorbance is too large.
hemoglobin
Possible cause:
reading is
greater than
•
the previous
check point
142
parameter is an
1
cartridge exposed to
excessive humidity
or temperature
parameter is too
2
cartridge exposed to
excessive humidity
or temperature
blood left in the
capillary too long
Corrective Action
1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
The system is ready.
3. Repeat the test with a new
sample.
Verify that the reagent kit
NOTE:
was stored properly, and that the
foil package was opened just prior
to use.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
The system is ready.
3. Repeat the test with a new
sample.
NOTE: Verify that the reagent kit
was stored properly, and that the
foil package was opened just prior
to use.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
The system is ready.
3. Repeat the test with a new
sample.
Wait no more than 5
NOTE:
minutes after filling the capillary to
start the test.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
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