RESULT INTERPRETATION/REPORTS
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 4-23
10) Analysis Data
A total of 23 parameters are displayed. The following indications may accompany the
parameters. The indications appear after the data:
• ! (backlit in red):
Indicates that the data is outside the Critical Limits.
‚ * (backlit in red):
Indicates that the data is outside the Linearity Limits.
ƒ +, – (backlit in red):
Indicates that the data is outside the Sampler Stop Limits.
„ * (backlit in yellow):
Indicates that the data is unreliable because of an abnormality detected in the sample.
… +, – (backlit in yellow):
Indicates that the data is outside the Mark Limits.
NOTE: The above indications are listed on the priority basis.
When an abnormality occurs in analysis data due to analysis error or some other causes,
the following indications are displayed concerning the abnormal data.
• Analysis not possible – indicated by "----":
Indicates that analysis cannot be performed because identification of cell population or
automatic discrimination is not possible.
‚ Out of display range – indicated by "++++":
Indicates that the numerical count exceeds the display range. (See Chapter 1,
"Instrument Specifications" for the display range.)
ƒ Unreliable data – indicated by "****" or "*":
Indicates that the data may be unreliable because of an abnormality detected in the
sample. (However, such data is displayed for reference in stored data graphic
displays.)
„ Analysis error:
• Data obtained – indicated by "****":
Indicates that the data is unreliable because the Main Unit temperature or reagent
temperature was outside the regulation range. (However, such data is displayed for
reference in stored data graphic displays.)
• Data not obtained – indicated by "----":
Indicates that no data was obtained because an accurate analysis could not be
performed (due to instrumental malfunction, such as Manometer malfunction etc.)
11) Interpretive (IP) Messages
WBC, RBC and PLT IP messages appear in the "WBC Flag", "RBC Flag" and "PLT
Flag" boxes to the right of the screen. Each box can contain a maximum of 5 messages.
If the total of abnormal plus suspect messages exceeds 5, suspect messages will get the
priority, and a "t" mark in yellow back-light will appear on the right of the 5th message.