Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Troubleshooting 6-81
02087462 Rev. V
No W
Cartridge
The system does not detect the
wash cartridge. The cartridge
may not be installed correctly.
Reinstall the cartridge.
Replace the cartridge. Refer to
Replacing the Wash Cartridge‚
page 2-2.
Out of
Reporting
Range
The parameter shown in the
message is above or below the
valid measurement range for
calibrations, QC, or patient
samples.
The appropriate symbol, -----↑ or
-----↓, displays on the results
screen and on the report.
Parameter
Restored
The system has turned on
parameters that were turned off
because they failed QC analysis
or because the scheduled analysis
was not performed.
N/A
QC Failed The specified parameters failed
QC. The sensor may have drifted
since the last automatic
calibration.
The control may not have been
stored or handled correctly.
Perform a 2-point or full
calibration. Refer to Performing
Manual Calibrations‚ page 3-4.
Follow the storage and handling
requirements provided by the
manufacturer for the control.
Perform QC analysis again.
QC Lot Not
Defined
Controls are currently scheduled
for Required QC analysis, but no
lot information is entered for the
controls.
Define a new lot of the controls.
Refer to Setting up Required QC
Ranges‚ page 8-4 and then
analyze the scheduled controls.
QC Material
Expired
Controls are currently scheduled
for Required QC analysis, but the
lot has expired for the controls.
Define a new lot of the controls.
Refer to Setting up Required QC
Ranges‚ page 8-4 and then
analyze the scheduled controls.
QC Missed The grace period expired and
Required QC has not been run.
Perform the Required QC. Refer
to Performing Required QC
Sample Analysis‚ page 4-1.
Question
Result
The system detected an atypical
response when measuring the
parameter identified in the
message.
The system does not report
results. The symbol, -----? is
displayed next to the parameter
name on the Results screen and
on the report.
Analyze the sample again to
verify the result.
R Cartridge
Expired
The reagent cartridge has
exceeded its shelf life or its
operating life, or is depleted.
Replace the cartridge. Refer to
Replacing the Reagent
Cartridge‚ page 2-3.
Message Probable Cause Corrective Action
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