ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System User Manual
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7.14
REPORTABLE RANGES
The default reportable range for each analyte can be found in Appendix B,
Table B-8. Due to regulatory requirements, some facilities may want to
specify more narrow reportable ranges for certain analytes. QA Users can
establish a custom reportable range consisting of an upper and lower limit for
each analyte.
Note:
• Changing reportable ranges may affect stored records. Stored results
should be uploaded to idms before reportable ranges are changed.
• An error message will appear upon entry of a reportable range that
conflicts with established QC limits or reference ranges (e.g., a QC or
reference range limits cannot be outside a reportable range limit).
Changing reportable ranges
1. If applicable, upload stored results to idms and confirm that existing QC
limits and reference ranges do not conflict with the reportable ranges that
will be entered.
2. Highlight
Reportable Ranges
from the TEST SETTINGS menu. Press
edit
.
3. Highlight the appropriate button:
a. Select
Default
to set analyzer to default reportable ranges for all
analytes. Press
next
to complete entry.
b. Select
User Defined
to enter custom reportable ranges. Press
next
. An
analyte picklist is displayed.
4. Select the desired analyte from the picklist and press
edit
. If reportable
ranges will be changed for multiple analytes, select “All”.
5. Enter the lower reportable range limit and press
next
.
6. Enter the upper reportable range limit and press
next
.
7. Continue for all appropriate analytes.