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Scan Mask Barcode scanning setting that allows for the selection of specific character positions
to be retained.
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The first position (the position farthest to the left) is numbered position "1".
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The scanmask field will accept a text input consisting of numbers 1-9, commas
(','), and hyphens ('-') to identify the scanmask selection.
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If, for example, the barcode reads "abcdefghi1234567890" and the selection
pattern is "2,5-8,11-14" then the barcode will be interpreted as "befgh2345". If
the selection pattern is "3-4", then the barcode will be "cd".
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Individual position selections that are separated by a comma such as
"2,4,7,8,19" cannot be duplicated.
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In each number range, the starting number must be smaller than the ending
number. For example, "3-5" is a valid range, but "5-3" is not.
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Selection ranges cannot overlap. The end of each number range must be smaller
than the beginning of the next number range. For example, "3-6,7-9" is a valid
selection, but "3-6,6-9" is not.
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Entering consecutive commas or hyphens is invalid. For example, "2--5",
"2-5,,7-10", and "2,-5" are all invalid ranges.
Manual Check Digit
Method
If a facility uses a supported check digit algorithm when creating operator or
patient IDs, the i
‑
STAT Alinity can verify the entered ID format by calculating
the check digit and comparing it to the entered ID number. If the check digits
do not match, the ID is rejected.
Note: The i
‑
STAT Alinity System supports the Mod 10 and Mod 11
check digit algorithms described in the HL7 Table 0061 (Check Digit
Scheme) in the HL7 Specification (Rev 1.4). Contact your LIS/HIS or IT
departments to determine if your facility uses check digits in the
creation of operator and/or patient ID numbers, and if so, which
algorithm is used.
Allowable values are:
No check digit on manual
entry
Do not use a check digit when creating
operator or patient IDs.
Mod 11 check digit on manual
entry
Use the Mod 11 algorithm when creating
operator or patient IDs.
Mod 10 check digit on manual
entry
Use the Mod 10 algorithm when creating
operator or patient IDs.
Scan Entry Check Digit
Method
Whether to use a check digit when scanning a value to create an operator or
patient ID.
No check digit on scan entry Do not use a check digit when creating
operator or patient IDs.
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