CELL-DYN
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3200 System Operator’s Manual
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9140181H—October 2001
Section 10
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
RBC Flow Error
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RBC FLOW ERROR
is displayed on the RUN screen to the right of the RDW result.
“
RBC FLOW ER
” is printed on the graphics report to the right of the RDW result.
Results for RBC, PLT, and related parameters are suppressed.
– – – - Probable Cause – – – –
– – – - Corrective Action – – –
1. An increasing RBC count rate was
detected in the optical flow cell
during the RBC measurement.
1. Repeat the sample.
2. Optical flow cell is dirty or contains
bubbles.
2. Empty/refill flow cell in Special
Protocols
Run AutoClean and/or Extended
AutoClean
3. Sample Dilution Delivery Problem.
3. Check/replace tubing in Sample
Transfer Pump.
Clean Sample Injection Syringe,
check for leakage, and replace as
necessary.
4. Diluent/Sheath flow (partially)
obstructed.
4. Replace Diluent/Sheath Filter.
3 consecutive WOC flow errors
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3 consecutive NOC flow errors
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3 consecutive RBC flow errors
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– – – - Probable Cause – – – –
– – – - Corrective Action – – –
1. Three consecutive flow error
messages occurred during Sample
Loader operation.
1. Three consecutive flow errors of the
same type will cause the Sample
Loader to halt. Refer to the three
previous messages and
Troubleshooting
Tips and
Techniques
earlier in this section.
2. If unable to resolve this problem,
contact your Abbott Hematology
Customer Support Center.
Table 10.3 Sample-Related Fault Conditions
