Concentration Out Of Range; Control Testing - MES SQA-V Gold Service Manual

SQA-V
and Service Manual 24_Apr_2014
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After cleaning:
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Press SERVICE > ESC. MAIN MENU will be displayed.
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Select TEST NEW PATIENT and re-run test.
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If this message is displayed again, reboot the device:
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Turn the system OFF then back ON at the main switch on the rear panel.
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Press the front panel ON/OFF key to begin Auto-Calibration and Stabilization.
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From MAIN menu: Select TEST NEW PATIENT and rerun.
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Call technical support if this message is displayed again. Prepare for technical
support by printing a copy of the SQA-V internal parameters.

4. Concentration Out of Range

Normal Testing:
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A message will appear indicating that the tests results for SPERM CONC. and/or MSC
are beyond the dynamic range established by the manufacturer for testing. This
message will appear if the SQA-V reads:
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SPERM CONC. > 500 M/ml or
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MSC > 450 M/ml
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Review sample handling technique (see Appendix "Filling the SQA-V Capillary").
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Re-test the sample in a new SQA-V capillary. If the message appears again, reboot
the system.
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Call for technical assistance if problem persists.

Control Testing:

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A message will appear indicating that the CONTROL is out of the dynamic range for
control testing (CONCENTRATION > 118 M/ml) due to:
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Dehydrated control media
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Bubbles in the testing capillary
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Defective SQA-V testing capillary
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Check control media expiration date.
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Run new control in a new SQA-V testing capillary.
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Call for technical assistance if problem persists.
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