Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600, Instructions For Use Manual

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Reagent Load/Calibration
Extend Calibration Time
Extend Calibration Time
Introduction
The Extend Calibration Time option allows the extension of a calibration that has exceeded the
recommended calibration time. The system shows a warning message approximately fifteen
minutes prior to the calibration timeout. At this point, the operator can recalibrate the chemistry
in question or extend the calibration time.
A calibration time can be extended if the current calibration for the chemistry:
• is valid but timed out
•
is valid and not yet timed out
Extend Cal is not allowed if calibration has already been requested. If a chemistry is allowed to time
out, subsequent results will not be processed; however, extending the calibration time will allow
results to process and print.
Extend Calibration Time
1
Select
Rgts/Cal
from the menu bar.
2
Select Chem position to extend.
3
Select
Options F6
.
4
Select
Extend calibration time
from the pull-down menu.
The calibration status will show the updated information. A flag indicating that calibration
time has been extended will appear in the Instrument Code section on the appropriate
Summary or Patient Chartable Results report.
Remove an Extended Status
Calibration extension is indefinite. Recalibrate chemistry to remove an extended status.