Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 394)

4Ć106 800 Series Operator's Manual
Cloudiness or Particulate Matter
Use this table if you observe fluids with cloudiness, color changes, or particulate
matter.
Problem Probable Cause and Solutions
A reagent is cloudy or
has particulate matter The reagent may be outdated or deteriorated.
1. Remove the reagent, and then prime the lines to purge all
reagent from the system.
2. Install a new bottle of Bayer Diagnostics reagent.
3. Prime the system with the reagent.
4. Check the fill solution level in the sensors, and empty and
refill if required.
5. Initiate the Auto Clean sequence.
6. Perform two successful two-point calibrations.
7. Run controls and verify the results.
The sample path is
cloudy or has
particulate matter The sample path may require cleaning or routine maintenance.
1. Deproteinize the sample path and condition the sensors as
described in Section 3.
2. Inspect reagents and replace any reagents that are outdated
or deteriorated.
3. Prime the system with the reagent.
4. Perform a successful two-point calibration.