Bd Focalpoint™ Slide Profiler Processing Messages; Slide Not Scanned - BD FocalPoint GS User Manual

21 BD FocalPoint™ Slide Profiler Processing
Messages
When slides are rejected because the scanning process did not complete, or because the slide
or specimen was unsuitable, a reason is printed on the report. Refer to this section for a
description of these reasons. In some cases the slide may be repaired and rerun. If the
laboratory identifies a subset of slides that cannot be rerun through the device, these slides must
be screened by a cytotechnologist.
21.1

Slide Not Scanned

As the slide is scanned, its characteristics are measured with respect to certain limits. If any one
of the limit checks fails, or other aspects of the system or the slide causes scanning to fail, the
Processing Result will be Slide not scanned with an appropriate description of the failure.
The following alphabetical list describes the reasons printed on the tray report when the
scanning process was not completed. Refer to Section 15.2, for proper usage information to
correct these errors. If possible, correct the problem and rerun the slide.
Coverslip and specimen too thick
The estimated average thickness of the specimen, mounting adhesive, and coverslip is greater
than the upper limit. Ensure that the slide is clean, properly seated, and has the correct coverslip
type for the instrument configuration. Rerun the slide. If the slide cannot be rerun, it must be
screened by a cytotechnologist.
Coverslip and specimen too thin
The estimated average thickness of the specimen, mounting adhesive, and coverslip is less than
the lower limit. Ensure that the slide has the correct coverslip type for the instrument
configuration. Rerun the slide. If the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must be screened by a
cytotechnologist.
Coverslip corners not square
The edges of the detected coverslip did not form a square corner. Non-square corners may be
associated with coverslips that are skewed, or not properly applied, or for some other reason the
corners are not machine detectable. Check the coverslip placement and ensure that the
coverslip is clean and within limits. Repair and rerun. If the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it
must be screened by a cytotechnologist.
Coverslip length out of limits
The detected coverslip was not an acceptable length. Check the coverslip placement (for
example, does not extend over the edge of the slide) and ensure that the slide is clean, properly
seated, and has the correct coverslip type for the instrument configuration. Repair and rerun. If
the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must be screened by a cytotechnologist.
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