B00418AA
6-5
As Needed Tasks
6.1 Program a New Test
6
5
Select
Range
.
•
Verify the test name at the "Test Name" drop-down list.
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Select
Edit (F1)
.
•
Select
Set Decimal Places (F5)
. Select
0-4
for the appropriate
decimal place for the results. Select
Close
.
•
“Value/Flag”:
—
Select
Value
to access “Specific Ranges” to set high (H flag)
and low ranges (L flag).
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Select
Flag
to access “Level” to set a positive limit (P flag)
or negative limit (N flag), typically used for drugs of abuse
testing.
•
“Specific Ranges”: Set a reference range to generate high (H) and
low (L) flags.
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Check 1 – 6 to enter a range based on sex and age.
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“7 Standard demographics”: Enter a generic reference
range.
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“8 Not within expected values”: Enter a range to use if the
result does not fall in a specified range from 1 – 6.
•
“Panic Value”: Set a range to generate a panic alarm and “pl” or
“ph” flags (Optional).
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“Unit”: Enter units. Units print if they are formatted on the report.
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Verify the information and select
Confirm (F1)
.
6
Select
Menu List > Parameters > Calibration Parameters >
Calibrators
.
•
If it is necessary to program new calibrator material:
—
Select
Edit (F1)
.
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Select an available Calibrator No. and Type.
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Enter the Calibrator Name, ID, Lot No., Expiration, and
Multi Rack.
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Verify the information and select
Confirm (F1)
.
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