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39Alere Cholestech LDX
®
System User Manual
Error Message Problem Action to Take
Optics Test
Fail
See User
Manual
A problem with
the optical system
of the analyzer
or a faulty Optics
Check Cassette.
Repeat optics check with
another Optics Check
Cassette. If the message
reappears, call Alere.
The analyzer will now be
deactivated.
Reaction Did
Not Occur
(nnnn)
Insufcient
sample volume
was applied to
the cassette due
to air bubbles or
incompletely lled
capillary tube or
pipetting error.
1. Repeat test with a
new cassette and new
ngerstick sample.
2. Repeat test with a new
pipette tip and cassette.
Be sure pipette tip is rmly
in place.
Insufcient sample
volume reached
reaction pads due
to high hematocrit
of sample.
Repeat test with a new
cassette and new ngerstick
sample. If message
reappears, test patient by
alternate method.
Improper sample
collection: Sample
clotted because it
was left in capillary
tube too long.
Repeat test with a
new cassette and new
ngerstick sample. Pay
close attention to proper
technique.
Improper sample
collection: Finger
was milked to
obtain sample, or
capillary tube was
lled too slowly.
Repeat test with a
new cassette and new
ngerstick sample. Pay
close attention to proper
technique.
The cassette is
malfunctioning.
Repeat test with a new
cassette.
RH Sensor
Fail
The humidity
sensor has
become
disconnected or
has failed.
Call Alere.