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System Information Messages
Background messages
Indicator
b
B
F
Message
RBC background high
WBC background high
Differential
background high
Baso background high
F
H
p
HGB background high
PLT background high
Description
Last accepted background result:
RBC ≥ 0.01 x 1012 cells/L
Last accepted background result:
WBC ≥ 0.1 x 109 cells/L
More than 100 cells detected
during the 4-Diff background
procedure.
More than 100 cells detected
during the Baso background
procedure.
Last accepted background result:
HGB ≥ 0.2 g/dL
Last accepted background result:
PLT ≥ 10 x 109 cells/L
Action
· Perform background measurement
· Check cleanliness of the reagents
and the Quintus system
· If background, is not acceptable
perform [CLEAN]
· Repeat background measurement
· If issue persists see Section 9.3:
High background cleaning
Treat result as “reduced reliability”
Distribution Indicators (RBC,WBC)
Indicator
Message
S
WBC Measurement
Statistics Warning
s
RBC Measurement
Statistics Warning
Description
The distribution of the WBC
detection changes in time. It
points to clogging, nonhomogeneous sample, cold
sample, partial coagulation of the
sample.
The distribution of the RBC
detection changes in time. It
points to clogging, nonhomogeneous sample, cold
sample, partial coagulation of the
sample.
Action
· Re-analyze sample
· Check the homogeneity, the
temperature and the coagulation of
the sample
· Verify system has been correctly
maintained, see Section 9.1 - 9.4
Clogging/Leakage Indicator (WBC, RBC)
Indicator
Message
C
WBC clogging
c
RBC clogging
V
WBC Vacuum
Warning
V
RBC Vacuum Warning
Indicator
Message
Description
Drift in the probe voltage of the
WBC capillary. The main reason
for this drift is the clogging of the
capillary.
Drift in the probe voltage of the
RBC capillary. The main reason
for this drift is the clogging of the
capillary.
There is a (partial) clogging or
leakage in the WBC part of
measurement system. A faulty/
worn-out pump can create vacuum
errors as well.
There is a (partial) clogging or
leakage in the RBC part of
measurement system. A faulty/
worn-out pump can create vacuum
errors as well.
Action
· Re-analyze sample
· Verify system has been correctly
maintained, see Section 9.1 - 9.4
· Re-analyze sample
· Perform a self-test
· Verify system has been correctly
maintained, see Section 9.1 - 9.4
· If vacuum problems persist then
contact service.
Linearity Indicator (RBC)
M
Out of RBC linearity
range
m
Inconsistency in RBC
cell concentration
Description
Inconsistency in RBC cell
concentration.
80
Action
· Check the sample homogeneity.
· Re-analyze sample
· Repeat the sample with manual
pre-dilution.
· Check the sample homogeneity.
· Re-analyze sample