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DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide 145
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E309
Microalbumin/
Creatinine
Cartridge Error
- high variation
in Microalbumin
readings
The %CV of the
Microalbumin
transmittance reading is
too high. (Particulate
contamination.) 1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
The system is ready.
3. Repeat the test.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
E310
Microalbumin/
Creatinine
Cartridge Error
- Creatinine
absorbance is
too low
One of the creatinine
absorbance readings is
too low.
Possible cause:
• cartridge exposed to
excessive
temperature or
humidity
1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
The system is ready.
3. Repeat the test.
NOTE: Verify that the reagent
was stored properly, and that the
foil package was opened just prior
to use.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
E311
Microalbumin/
Creatinine
Cartridge Error
- Creatinine
absorbance is
too high
One of the 26 creatinine
absorbance readings is
too high.
Possible cause:
• cartridge exposed to
excessive
temperature or
humidity
1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
The system is ready.
3. Repeat the test.
NOTE:
Verify that the reagent
was stored properly, and that the
foil package was opened just prior
to use.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
E313
Microalbumin/
Creatinine
Cartridge Error
- high variability
in absorbance
readings
The Mean Squared Error
calculated after the third
order polynomial fit of
the creatinine readings
is too large.
Possible cause:
• cartridge exposed to
excessive
temperature or
humidity
1. Discard the sample.
2. Acknowledge the error.
3. Repeat the test.
NOTE:
Verify that the reagent was
stored properly, and that the foil
package was opened just prior to
use.
4. If the error still occurs, contact
your local technical support.
Error Code Description Corrective Action