QCF Code
shown in
Review Results
Patient Pathway
Quality Control
Pathway
Electronic Simulator/
Conditioning Cartridge
Pathway
QCF
Code
shown
on
screen
Cause
Resolution
Cause
Resolution
Cause
Resolution
175-01-8.1.9
X
F
175-01
Quality Check Failure Causes
Causes
1
The internal temperature is not within 16 to 30
o
C (61 to 86
o
F).
2
No clot was detected during testing.
3
Cartridge was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
•
Operator pressed too hard on the center of the cartridge
•
Used cartridge inserted
•
Cartridge was frozen and thawed before testing
4
Sample was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
•
Bubbles in the sample
•
Microclots in the sample
•
Used cartridge inserted
•
Snap closure not secure
5
Sample was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
•
Bubbles in the sample
•
Too little sample used to fill the cartridge
•
Clots in the sample
6
Excess blood was added to the cartridge. When filling the cartridge, the blood advanced past the
level indicated by the 'fill to' arrow.
7
Sample was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable cause:
•
Snap closure not secure.
8
An insufficient amount of blood was used to fill the cartridge. When filling the cartridge, the
blood did not reach the level indicated by the 'fill to' arrow.
9
Sample was rejected during the testing cycle. Probable causes:
•
Bubbles in the sample
•
Insufficient amount of sample used to fill the cartridge
1
System Administrator Note: If code displays after operator repeats testing, instruct the operator to perform
conditioning using a Conditioning Cartridge. Contact Technical Support or local representative for Conditioning
Cartridge and instructions for use.
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Rev. Date: 13-Oct-2022
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