Art: 723085-00K Rev. Date: 30-OCT-2014
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Quality Checks:
Quality checks are automatically performed during each test. If a quality check fails,
the analyzer stops the test and shows a cause and action to be followed. Some
examples and explanations include:
SAMPLE POSITIONED BEyOND FILL MARK – USE ANOTHER CARTRIDGE
Too much blood was put into cartridge.
SAMPLE POSITIONED SHORT OF FILL MARK – USE ANOTHER CARTRIDGE
Not enough blood was put into cartridge. Make sure blood reaches the fill mark.
INSUFFICIENT SAMPLE – USE ANOTHER CARTRIDGE
Not enough blood was put into cartridge. Make sure some blood is in the sample
well and that there are no air bubbles in the cartridge.
UNABLE TO POSITION SAMPLE – USE ANOTHER CARTRIDGE
Cartridge not closed properly, sample was outside sample well or sample clotted.
“CLEW ExPIRING, UPDATE REQUIRED”
Software will expire 15 days after message is first displayed. Update software.
“CARTRIDGE ERROR, USE ANOTHER CARTRIDGE” (Code 79 or 80)
If code occurs a second time, analyzer has been damaged and needs to be replaced.
A complete list of Quality Checks is in the Operator’s Manual.
In addition to the quality checks that are automatically performed during each test,
other situations may also occur which require operator action:
Problem
Action
Battery Low message and battery
Change the batteries.
icon flashing.
Analyzer will not turn on when a
Change the batteries
cartridge is inserted.
FAIL is displayed when a cartridge
This is a failure of the internal Electronic
is inserted.
Simulator. Use external Electronic Simulator to
verify failure. See the Operator’s Manual for
procedure. If FAIL occurs again, contact
Technical Support.
Troubleshooting
Cartridge and Test Information
Detailed information on each test can be found in the Cartridge and Test Information
sheets. These sheets are available on the Abaxis website:
www.abaxis.com/support/package_inserts. This information includes:
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Intended Use
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Methodology
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Contents of Cartridge
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Metrological Traceability
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Expected Values
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Clinical Significance
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Performance Characteristics
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Factors Affecting Results
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References