Beckman Coulter COULTER LH 750 System, Reference

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GLOSSARY-5
GLOSSARY
Definitive Messages Definitive messages appear in a separate area of the screen display, printout, and
host transmission. Definitive messages such as Anisocytosis, Leukopenia, etc,
are laboratory-defined. Definitive messages are defined based on numeric limits
generated by your laboratory. If results exceed the limits, the Workstation
generates a message. Results that generate these messages may require review.
Check your laboratory’s protocol for handling the particular message.
Delta Check A check on sample results that is made by clinical laboratories to determine if
the current result on a particular patient is within certain limits of the last result
obtained on that same patient.
Density The number of cells in a particular region, regardless of the type of cell.
On DataPlots, as more cells appear in a region, the color of the region gets
brighter.
Diff (Differential) Leukocyte differential parameters (NE, LY, MO, EO, and BA and processes that
relate to them.
Digits All numbers 0-9.
Diluter This is the fluidics portion of the LH 700 Series System. The Diluter is the
subsystem that aspirates the sample, dilutes it and mixes it. Move the cursor
over the illustration to see links to additional information.
dL Deciliter, a unit of volumetric measurement equal to 0.1 liter.
DMS The computer hardware and software that controls instrument operation;
displays, stores, and recalls sample data; automates QC and calibration
procedures; and assists you in troubleshooting.
Also called: ADMS, DMS, LH 700 Series Workstation.
Double-click If you are using:
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Light Pen - Quickly pressing the light pen against the screen twice.
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Mouse - Quickly presing the left mouse button twice.
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Touch Screen - Quickly touching the screen with your finger twice.
Drag The process of selecting an item and maintaining the selection while you move
the pointer to a different location.
EDTA Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid--the recommended anticoagulant for
hematology analysis.
EO # (Eosinophils) A WBC differential parameter result from the Diff sample analysis. The number
(#) is computed from the WBC count and the EO %.
EO % (Eosinophils) A WBC differential parameter result from the Diff sample analysis. The percent
(%) is measured directly using VCS technology.
Expiration Date A manufacturer’s recommended last day of use for a reagent, control, or
calibrator.
Extended QC Extended QC Rules for 5C Cell control derived from the German Quality
Control Guidelines for the Medical laboratory, known in Germany as Rili-BÄK.