Appendix B. Processing Flags; Assay Processing Flags - Hologic Panther System Operator's Manual

Appendix B. Processing Flags

The tables in this appendix contain descriptions of the codes that can appear on the
results if an error occurs during assay or results processing.

Assay Processing Flags

Table 116. Assay Processing Flags
Code Description
APV The internal Assay
Processes Verifier
detected a problem with
the assay process.
ARR Assay Reagent
pipetting operation
aborted.
CFM User defined leading
control set failed due to
a hardware error.
CL1 Calibrator invalidated
due to failure of worklist
calibrator set.
CLT A clot was detected in
the sample tube during
aspiration.
CPF Cap piercing failure,
which may be due to a
hardware or penetrable
cap problem.
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Appendix B. Processing Flags
Outcome
Sample is invalid. Review must invalidate the
result.
Review additional assay processing codes to
determine error source. Check all fluid
connections. Contact Hologic Technical
Support.
Sample is invalid.
Reagent rack currently pipetted was
removed/ Reagent pipettor operation aborted.
Sample must be retested.
Sample is invalid.
Contact Hologic Technical Support.
Calibrator is invalid.
Address the cause of failure for invalid
calibrators in the worklist. Contact Hologic
Technical Support.
Sample is not tested. Sample results marked
as Invalid.
Sample must be retested. Contact Hologic
Technical Support.
Sample is not tested. Sample results marked
as Invalid.
Examine the cap for defects. Contact Hologic
Technical Support.
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