Exigo H400 - Sample Pathology Messages and Flag Indicators

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9. Troubleshooting and System Messages
Sample Pathology Messages and Flag Indicators
of their cytoplasmic membranes compared to normal cells, which may cause aberrations in the
automated analysis. This also applies to the presence of normal non-pathological cells that have been
subjected to chemotherapy or other treatments.
System Information Messages
The system software monitors a number of analytical and system functions and will display
information that indicates the possible attention of the operator. This information will alert the
operator to check the system or sample, or institute selected troubleshooting procedures. This
information is presented on the touch screen as a code next to one or more parameters. Additional
detail and recommendations may be accessed by either pressing the i-button on the touch screen or
reviewing the printed report.
Sample Pathology Messages and Flag Indicators
The sample analysis software is capable of displaying intelligent information messages related to
pathology that may be present in the sample.
Triggering mechanisms
The Sample Pathology information includes a short message dening the sample abnormality
followed by recommendation(s) for that sample. The information may be triggered by the following
mechanisms:
 Histogram shape abnormalities detected by system software calculations.
 Selected values that exceed dened limits outside the reference range. These messages occur
when selected values are moderately to markedly abnormal. Values slightly outside the
reference range are typically treated as cautionary by the clinician, as described above.
X Parameter Flag Indicators
Aspiration Indicators (Sample Probe)
Indicator Message Description Action
AF Aspiration failed Possible reasons for AF ag include a short
sample, clogging or air bubbles in sample tube.
This ag is also displayed when running
a background count without selecting the
background analysis prole.
Check prole type
is correct and then
re-analyze sample.
Control and Reagent Indicators (RBC, PLT, WBC, LYM/MON/GRA/NEU/EOS)
Indicator Message Description Action
EC Control is expired A control blood was used past its expiry date. Use a fresh blood
control.
ER Reagent is expired The reagent was used past its expiry date. Use a new lot of
reagents.
NR Not enough reagent left The analyzer’s capacity counter has gone below
zero.
Open and scan in new
reagent pack.