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What do you think?
What could falsely trigger the bowl optics sensor
into believing that the RBC layer is present when it
is not? (The RBC layer has not reached the sensor
height.)
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Patient has a slightly lower than
average hematocrit
§
Supernatant that is perfectly clear
(close to pure water)
§
Supernatant that is dark (close to
RBC color)
- YES
§
Dirty bulb or optics from a
previous spill
- YES
No
Reflection
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