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Entering Patient Sample Data
The system displays the Data Entry screen during sample analysis. You enter data by
scanning the patient sample barcode and by entering patient information at the Data Entry
screen. You can scan the barcode before you begin analysis at the Analysis screen or at the
Data Entry screen.
Scanning Barcodes at the Analysis Screen
NOTE:
You can restrict entry of the patient ID so only a barcode scanner can be used to
enter the patient ID. This minimizes errors that can occur if the patient ID is entered
manually. Refer to
Selecting the Barcode Only Option for Patient ID Entry ‚ page 8-25.
When you scan the patient ID barcode at the Analysis screen, the system does a search of
records on the system.
Scanning Technique
Use the following technique to ensure that you operate the barcode scanner correctly:
1. Hold the scanner at an angle to the barcode without touching it, not directly over the
barcode.
2. Scan the entire barcode.
Move the scanner to the distance that allows the beam to scan every bar and space.
If the patient ID... Then the patient ID and...
is found, the last name is displayed on the Analysis screen.
The system enters the patient ID, name, sex, and date of
birth at the Data Entry screen.
is not found, the Not Found message is displayed on the Analysis screen.
The system enters only the patient ID at the Data Entry
screen.
LASER WARNING:
Never look directly at the beam of a hand-held barcode
scanner or point the scanner at another person. Also, do not look at the
reflection of the beam from a shiny surface. For more information about laser
safety, refer to
Appendix A, Protecting Yourself from Barcode Scanner Lasers .