BD FocalPoint GS User Manual page 196

BD FocalPoint™ GS Imaging System Instrument User's Manual
Coverslip skewed on slide
The coverslip is skewed on the slide so the corners were 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.
Coverslipped area too small
The detected edges of the coverslip define a scan area that is too small a portion of the area
defined by the observed size of the coverslip. Area errors may indicate that a bubble was
encountered that confused edge detection, that the barcode label overlaps the coverslip, or that
the coverslip is not properly applied. Check the barcode label 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 width out of limits
The detected coverslip was narrower or wider than the acceptable width. Detecting a narrow
coverslip may indicate that the coverslip overlaps the edge of the slide. The detection of a wide
coverslip may indicate that mounting adhesive is built up at the edge of the slide, making edge
detection difficult. 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.
Scanning incomplete
The system was unable to complete the scanning operation due to an internal error. Rerun the
slide when the system is operating correctly. If the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must be
screened by a cytotechnologist.
or
The low-power scan did not complete properly. If the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must
be screened by a cytotechnologist.
or
The high-power scan did not complete properly. If the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must
be screened by a cytotechnologist.
Slide preparation type mismatch
The slide type (conventional or BD SurePath™) for the current slide does not match the
expected slide preparation type. The expected slide type is set by a switch slide. The slide type
remains unchanged until another switch slide is used. Occasionally, this error can occur when
the current slide does in fact match the expected preparation type. For example, this situation
might occur if a BD SurePath™ slide had an excessive number of cells outside the 12 mm
specimen circle.
Slide tilted
The surface of the coverslip has been determined to be tilted. The slide may not be seated
properly in the tray. Ensure that the slide is clean and properly seated. Repair and rerun. If the
slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must be screened by a cytotechnologist.
Slide too thick
The surface sensor detected a surface higher than the permitted 1.90 mm. Either the slide is not
seated properly or the slide is greater than the maximum overall thickness allowed. Ensure that
the slide is properly seated. Repair and rerun. If the slide cannot be successfully rerun, it must be
screened by a cytotechnologist.
Too many bubbles or 3D (too 3 dimensional)
An excessive portion of the area under the coverslip is obscured; air bubbles, or in some cases,
cellular debris are often the cause. 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.
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