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Extending Calibration Time
Introduction
Reagent Load/Calibration
UniCel DxC Systems Instructions For Use A13914
Page 5-28
October 2005
Extending Calibration Time
Introduction
The Extending 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 choose to 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.
Extending Calibration Time
The following table explains how to extend calibration time.
Removing an Extended Status
Calibration extension is indefinite. Recalibrate chemistry to remove an extended
status.
Step
Action
1
Select the Rgts/Cal icon from the menu bar.
2
Select Chem position to extend.
3
Select Options [F6].
4
From the Cal Options dialog box, select Extend calibration time using 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.