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The sysmex cs-2500 is a screening device used for monitoring anti-coagulant therapy and identification of coagulation abnormalities.The cs-2500 instructions for use (ifu) chapter 2 - principles of operation, section 2.1 - system overview, cautions the user: "results should always be evaluated in conjunction with clinical and other laboratory findings." per the ifu, chapter 2, principles of operation, "the following is displayed if there is an error in the analysis result: meaning analysis result could not be obtained due to errors and other problems".The cs-2500 ifu, chapter 8 - troubleshooting, section 8.5 - error message list, provides a listing of error messages for this instrument and their causes/corrective actions are as follows.The following information is provided for the error generated by the sample analyses: message: early reaction error: early %.Possible cause: an abnormal reaction was detected at the initial stage of the aptt coagulation reaction.Corrective actions/ countermeasures: check the coagulation curve and follow the judgment criteria for your institution.Alternatively, check the volumes of sample and reagent, then repeat the test.The analyzer performed as designed by alerting the operator to possible sample abnormality requiring further verification of accurate results prior to reporting.A sample/patient specific abnormality could not be ruled out as a contributing factor.No systemic product deficiency was identified.
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