ESR Error messages

Starrsed RS / Interrliner / Starrsed TL:

Error messages can be found on the printout in column 10.
If errors are found during the measurement, the ESR analyser unit will give an audible alarm.
The Error message is displayed on the main screen.

Error codes are also included in the data string of the various protocols, for explanation of reading data: Protocol data and Limit error settings.

ESR Error code messages:

ESR "ERROR" and "WARNING" code messages. This code appears in the "sample data record" at column 10.
Error: No ESR result is given
Warning: Result should be reviewed before release.

The following codes are defined:

0	No errors
1	No cells/plasma found	Error	No contents could be detected in the pipette.
2	ESR Probably > 140 mm	Error	Extremely high ESR value.
3	Too many borders found	Error	More than three borders found, possibly air bubbles. See Section Troubleshooting Air bubbles.
4	Column height <nnn>	Warning	Column height must be between 180 and 210mm. <nnn> = the actual column height.
5	Measure error	Warning	The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head.
6	Bubbles on top	Warning	Air bubbles on top of the ESR. See Section Troubleshooting Air bubbles.
7	Limit error	Error	One of the following limits are out of the setting range: ESR Time Column height Dilution Bubbles on top Hazy aspect Temperature

Limit error settings:

When an option (at Limit error settings) is set to YES and this limit error occurs, results will be printed/send to the LIMS. Together with the sedimentation time and dilution rate (which are still printed at the usual position), the operator/analyst can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the error message.

When an option is set to NO and this limit error occurs, the fields for 30 min ESR, 60 min ESR and the temperature corrected ESR are filled with spaces and thus results are not printed/send to the LIMS.

The error message in the error field (column 10) indicates that at least one of the limits (ESR time, dilution rate, column height, bubbles on top, hazy aspects and temperature) has been exceeded.

Description of the error message L_err(hhh/www/ttt/ccc) :

L_err means it is a "limit error"
hhh is the 30 minutes ESR
www is the 60 minute ESR
ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute result
ccc is the column height

Example of a limit error message:

L_err( 42/ 84/ 75/200) means 42 mm in the 30 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height.
L_err(---/ 84/ 75/200) means 84 mm in the 60 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height.

Note: If limit error filters in the LIMS are not corresponding with the limit error settings on the instrument it is possible that not all expected results are send to the LIMS.

Hazy aspect codes:

The following 4 codes are defined:

0	Sample is clear.
1	Sample is Hazy < 10
2	Sample is Hazy < 25
3	Sample is Hazy > 25

Results with hazy aspect can be suppressed in the menu Limit error settings (Limit error settings, Limit error settings).

More information about Limit error settings (Limit error settings, Limit error settings)

Starrsed ST

Error messages can be found on the printout at the bottom line in reversed colours.
All other lines of the report are removed accept the line with patient ID, and line B and C.

If errors are found during the measurement, the Instrument will give an audible alarm.

ESR Error code messages

Error: No ESR result is given
Warning: Result should be reviewed before release.

No errors
No cells / plasma found	Error	No contents could be detected in the pipette.
ESR Probably >140 mm	Error	Extremely high ESR value.
Too many borders found	Error	More than three borders found, possibly air bubbles.
Fill Error	Error	Air detected below blood column.
Column height <nnn>	Warning	Column height must be between 180 and 210mm. <nnn> = the actual column height.
Measure error	Warning	The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head.
Bubbles on top	Warning	Air bubbles on top of the ESR.
Limit error	Error	One of the following limits are out of the setting range: ESR Time Column height

Result at limit errors:

When this option is set to YES and this limit error occurs, results will be printed/send to the LIMS. Together with the sedimentation time and dilution rate (which are still printed at the usual position), the operator/analyst can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the error message.

When this option is set to NO and this limit error occurs, the fields for 30 min ESR, 60 min ESR and the temperature corrected ESR are filled with spaces and thus results are not printed/send to the LIMS.

The error message in the error field (line D) indicates that at least one of the limits (ESR time, dilution rate or column height) has been exceeded.

Description of the error message L_err(hhh/www/ttt/ccc) :

L_err means it is a "limit error"
hhh is the 30 minutes ESR
www is the 60 minute ESR
ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute result
ccc is the column height

Example of a limit error message:

L_err( 42/ 84/ 75/200) means 42 mm in the 30 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height.
L_err(---/ 84/ 75/200) means 84 mm in the 60 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height.

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NOTE:
The diluter is mechanically linked with the pipette plunger in the Instrument. The dilution rate is therefore always 100% and will never be out of limits.

Note: If limit error filters in the LIMS are not corresponding with the limit error settings on the instrument it is possible that not all expected results are send to the LIMS.

Hazy code messages:

This code appears in the "sample data record" at line A.

The following 4 codes are defined:

0	Sample is clear.
1	Sample is Hazy < 10
2	Sample is Hazy < 25
3	Sample is Hazy > 25

ESR Error messages

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