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GLOSSARY-1
GLOSSARY
µL Microliter, a unit of volumetric measurement equal to one millionth of a liter.
µm Micrometer, a unit of linear measurement equal to one millionth of a meter.
A Ampere, a unit of electric current.
Accuracy Ability of the instrument to agree with a predetermined reference value.
Action Limits Values established by your laboratory to flag results requiring action.
Active Set For Flagging Limits, Decision Rules and Auto Validation logic, the Active Set of
parameters are defined as those parameters that:
r
are enabled for the System (System Setup – Patient – Parameters window),
r
are enabled for the Report Profile you are using (System Setup – Patient
–Reporting Options window),
r
are part of the Test Mode you are running (C, CD, CDR, CR, or R on the
Command Center) or have been edited into the sample, and
r
are included in the parameter block of the validation code you are looking
for.
ADMS Workstation 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 Workstation.
Algorithm A particular procedure for performing an analysis.
Analytical Station The Analyzer, Diluter, and Power Supply of the LH 700 Series.
Analyzer The Analyzer is a subsystem of the LH 700 Series that physically sits on top of
the Diluter.
Analyzer Pulse A graphical display on the Analyzer screen that indicates the condition of all the
apertures. You can detect noise, bubbles, or a clogged flow cell by monitoring
the pulses.
ANSI American National Standards Institute.
Application A computer program, generally started from a button or icon. For example,
starts the Patient Tests application.
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
Aspiration Mode The method of running a sample, closed vial (Automatic aspiration mode) or
open vial (Manual aspiration mode).
Assay Values Values of all parameters for a control established by extensive assay of that
control. These values are provided by the manufacturer of the control.
Also called: assigned values.
Assigned Value Values of all parameters for a control established by extensive assay of that
control. These values are provided by the manufacturer of the control.
Also called: assay values.
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.