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Causes
10 Sample was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
• Microclots in the sample
• Snap closure not secure
11 Reserved for future use.
12 Excess sample was added to the cartridge. When filling the cartridge, the sample advanced past
the level indicated by the 'fill to' arrow.
13 An insufficient amount of sample was used to fill the cartridge. When filling the cartridge, the
sample did not reach the level indicated by the 'fill to' arrow.
14 Cartridge was rejected. Probable cause:
• Instrument cannot lock cartridge in place to begin testing
15 Cartridge was rejected. Probable causes:
• Instrument cannot lock cartridge in place to begin testing
• Debris on cartridge
16 Sample was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
• Bubbles in the sample
• Insufficient mixing of sample used to fill the cartridge
• Wrong sample type
17 Cartridge was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
• Excess sample was added to the cartridge
• Used cartridge inserted
18 Cartridge was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
• Bubbles in the sample
• Microclots in the sample
• Used cartridge inserted
• Snap closure not secure
• Too little sample used to fill the cartridge
19 Cartridge was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
• Cartridge pouch opened too soon after removal from refrigerator
• Cartridge not filled immediately after opening pouch
20 Cartridge was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
• Excess sample was added to the cartridge
• Operator pressed too hard on the center of the cartridge
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Rev. Date: 13-Oct-2022