Roche Diagnostics
Operatorโs Manual ยท Version 3.4 E-35
Cedex Bio analyzer 11 Result flags
List of flags
R 1(3s)
Meaning One control value is above 3 standard deviation or below -3 standard deviation.
Message ID 35
Priority 27
Possible cause o Improper control is set.
o Proper control values (mean value, standard deviation) are not specified.
Recommended actions 1. Repeat with fresh control.
2. Check that the correct control material has been used.
3. If the flag reappears, check the calibration and reagent status. Repeat with fresh
reagent.
>R 2(2s)
Meaning Two sequential control measurements are above the 2 standard deviation.
Message ID 29
Priority 26
Possible cause o The controls are not properly prepared.
o The controls are not properly positioned on the analyzer.
Recommended actions 1. Repeat with fresh control.
2. Check that the correct control material has been used.
3. If the flag reappears, check the calibration and reagent status. Repeat with fresh
reagent.
<R 2(2s)
Meaning Two sequential control measurements are below the -2 standard deviation.
Message ID 29
Priority 26
Possible cause o The controls are not properly prepared.
o The controls are not properly positioned on the analyzer.
Recommended actions 1. Repeat with fresh control.
2. Check that the correct control material has been used.
3. If the flag reappears, check the calibration and reagent status. Repeat with fresh
reagent.