Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 352)

4Ć66 800 Series Operator's Manual
Fluid Detector Test
Use this procedure to test the ability of the fluid detectors to detect the presence of
fluids and to detect whether the fluids are clear or opaque. You can also test fluid
detectors 1, 1A, and 2 with whole blood by inserting a sample device containing
whole blood into the sample port.
1. Access the Fluid Detector Test from the Menu screen:
a. Select 3 Troubleshooting and press Enter .
b. Select 1 Fluidics System and press Enter .
c. Select 5 Fluid Detector and press Enter .
The Fluid Detector Test screen appears as shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4Ć8.ā Fluid Detector Test Screen
Perform the
Baseline/Clear test.
Check here for results.
2. Test the fluid detectors with clear fluid and air:
a. Select Baseline/Clear and press Enter .
b. Press Start Test .
c. Check the screen for the message FD1, FD1A, FD2, FD3, FD4, FD5
acceptable to verify correct fluid detector function.
d. Press Exit Test .
3. Perform the appropriate action.
If . . . Then . . .
the fluid detector failed the Baseline test continue with step 6.
you want to test whole blood continue with step 4.
you want to return to the Menu screen continue with step 6.
5 1
Menu Code
3