Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener - User Manual - Manual (Page 38)

The possible test results are:
• PASS: The ear tested passed screening.
• REFER: The ear tested did not pass screening.
• NOISY: Excessive noise was present during the test.
• NO SEAL: A seal was not maintained throughout the test.
• FIT ERR: Inadequate probe placement in the ear canal to produce target stimulus
intensities.
See “Manage test results” for more information on managing results and how to print or
transfer those results to the Welch Allyn Data Manager.
See “Save results” for more information on the screener save mode options.
Repeat an inconclusive test
A conclusive test has a PASS or REFER result. Repeat the test if the test result is
NOISY, NO SEAL, or FIT ERR.
1. Reposition the probe, selecting a different size eartip if necessary.
2. Follow the directions that begin in “Select a protocol” to retest the patient.
3. To review the results, press the DOWN control panel button to return to the bar
graph.
4. After reviewing the results, press the DOWN control panel button to return to the
Results screen or the UP control panel button to return to the Main menu.
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