Abbott i-STAT 1, System Manual

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Rev. Date: 07/18/06 Art: 714384-00D
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overview This workspace allows the database to be backed up, deleted and restored. A
"Statistics" tab page also allows users to view a summary page of Result Types
contained in the database.
archive test
results Backup test results: This function allows test results to be backed up onto a
disk, CD or other directory. (Note: a 1.44MB disk will only store about 1000 test
records.)
1. Click on Main

Open Administration Functions

Database
Maintenance.
2. After the workspace opens, click the Archive Test Results tab.
3. Click the Backup test results radio button.
4. Specify a date range for the function.
5. Select a Backup Option:
Backup , Backup and Delete , or Delete only .
6. If an option that includes Delete is selected, then select a Delete Option:
Delete details data only or Delete details and demographic data . Details
data includes:
• Original Operator and Patient ID
• Patient Name
• LIS order number
• Sent status
• Analyte values
• Extra data
Demographic data can be used to generate reports. Demographic data
includes:
• Test type (test result, simulator, proficiency,...)
• Test panel (such as EC8
+
, CG8
+
, PCx Glucose)
• Test Method (i-STAT, Precision PCx...)
• Patient ID
• Operator ID
• Test date/time