RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual page 350

11. Troubleshooting
Analyzer messages,
Messages at
manager level
(continued)
11-68
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No. Message
959 Crea
Calibration
Check
failed.
Possible
mix-up.
960 Measure-
ment
unstable
(Crea A)
ABL800 FLEX Operator's Manual
Interpretation
During a 2-point
calibration, the Crea A
electrode detects too
high a signal in Cal 1.
This situation indicates
a possible mix-up of
either the electrodes or
the Calibration
Solutions.
An electrode response
fault occurred during
measurement on the
Crea A electrode.
Operator action
- Check that the Crea A
and Crea B electrodes are
placed in the correct
measuring chambers.
- Check that the Calibration
Solutions are placed in the
correct positions on the
analyzer.
- Replace Calibration
Solutions and perform a 2-
point calibration.
- Remembrane both Crea A
and Crea B electrodes.
Removal condition:
Successful 2-point
calibration.
- Check for and remedy
other errors in System
Message or Calibration
Status.
- Repeat the measurement.
- Perform any pending
replacements, including
electrodes.
- Ensure the electrode is
properly installed.
- Ensure the analyzer is
properly grounded.
- Perform QC. If the QC
result value is within the
control range, the blood
sample may be suspected.
Continue troubleshooting.
- Perform the Electrode
Troubleshooting procedure.
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