SAMPLE ANALYSIS
2-6 Sysmex KX-21 Operator’s Manual -- Revised October 1998
CAUTION: • When self-check reveals any error, an error message will appear on the
LCD screen. In this case, turn OFF the power once, then turn it ON
again. If the error still occurs, contact Sysmex service representative.
• To ensure optimum operation of the instrument, service counters are
provided for the components which require scheduled maintenance. If
upon the power turn-on, the counter is found exceeding the
predetermined times, the screen advising scheduled maintenance is
displayed. When the Scheduled Maintenance screen appears, press
[C] key to stop the alarm sound, then perform maintenance operation
by following the instructions on the screen.
For detail, refer to
Chapter 4: INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES REPLACEMENT
.
(3) When self-check is normally completed, auto rinse and background check are
performed.
*
Auto Rinse
*
Please wait.
Figure 2-2-4: LCD Screen during Auto Rinse
NOTE: • Auto rinse is repeated 3 - 5 times. If the background count of any
parameter exceeds tolerance after rinsing a maximum of 5 times, the
message "Background Error" is displayed and the alarm sounds. In this
case, press [HELP] key to stop the alarm and display the Action
Message screen. In accordance with the Action Message screen, take
an appropriate action.
(Refer to
Chapter 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
.)
• Permissible background counts
WBC 0.3 [×10
3
/µL] or less
RBC 0.02 [×10
6
/µL] or less
HGB 0.1 [g/dL] or less
PLT 10 [×10
3
/µL] or less