Hologic thinprep 2000 - No Fluid Detected. Check Filter and Vial

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INSTRUMENT TROUBLESHOOTING
6.26 ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
No Fluid Detected. Check Filter and Vial
Reason for Message
This message appears when the instrument cannot sense the appropriate liquid level in the Preserv-
Cyt
®
sample vial.
Possible Causes
• PreservCyt sample vial missing.
• Fluid in PreservCyt sample vial too low.
• ThinPrep Pap test filter not installed.
• Large hole in ThinPrep Pap test filter membrane.
• Obstruction preventing cap seal from seating properly.
• Damaged cap seal O-ring.
• Pinched or obstructed pneumatic tubing.
• System hardware malfunction.
Procedure
See flowchart on next page.