Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 388)

4Ć100 800 Series Operator's Manual
Problem Probable Cause and Solutions
? is printed next
to the CO-oximeter results
on reports
If the calibration . . .
is successful
is not successful
Then . . .
go to step 5.
a. Clean the sample chamber.
Refer to Cleaning the
Sample Chamber in
Section 3.
b. Check that the hemolyzer
is correctly assembled and
that the gasket is in place.
c. Perform a pH/lytes
one-point calibration and
then perform a tHb slope
calibration.
d. Analyze the sample again.
e. If the message reappears,
go to step 6.
4. Review the last calibration.
5. Obtain and analyze a new sample from the patient.
6. If the message reappears, the problem may be with the
patient. Analyze a sample from a different patient.
7. If the message reappears, contact your
Service Representative.
Troubleshooting Reagent Problems
This section contains information to troubleshoot observed problems with the
following:
S fluid leaks
S insufficient fluid flow
S cloudiness or particulate matter
S gas leaks