ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System - Manual (Page 22)

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• QC Notes: Allows optional entry of up to 3 pre-defined QC notes to be
associated with a QC test record.
• QC Limits: Allows optional definition of an upper and lower limit for
each control lot, level, and analyte. The limits are reported on the analyzer
printout with each associated test, available through result recall, and can
be transferred via the ASTM output to the idms.
• QC Lockout: Allows optional definition of requirements (number of tests
per level per shift) for both electronic and liquid QC that must be met
before the analyzer can be used for patient testing.
• Reference Ranges: Allows ability to define reference ranges and provide
an optional entry of an upper and lower reference limit for each analyte by
sample type, and a reference range title. When activated, patient test
results that fall outside of the defined limits will be flagged “H” (High) or
“L” (Low). The ranges are reported on the analyzer printout with each
associated test and sample type. Reference ranges are stored with the
results at the time the test is performed; therefore, changes can be made to
the limits without affecting previous results.
• Reportable Ranges: Allows optional entry of user-defined upper and
lower reportable range limits for each analyte. User-defined reportable
range limits must be within the default IRMA TruPoint reportable range
limits.
• Results Transfer: Enables transfer of new or previously-transferred
results via the serial port, LAN 10/100 port, or the internal or external
modem utilizing ASTM standard format and communication protocols.
• Sample Type/Site: Allows optional selection of a sample type and site
(from pre-defined list) to be associated with a patient test record.
• Screen Contrast: Allows touchscreen backlight to be adjusted to one of
nine settings for optimal viewing in all ambient light conditions.
• Sleep Mode: When the analyzer is “on” and has not been used for two
minutes, the analyzer goes into a 2 minute sleep mode (screen goes dark)
to conserve battery power. The user can return to the last screen displayed
by touching the right side of the screen at anytime during sleep mode.
When powered by battery, the analyzer powers down if the 2 minute sleep
mode period passes without any activity. When powered by AC adapter,
the analyzer will not shut down after 2 minutes of inactivity in sleep mode.
Entry of a User ID is required (if the User ID feature is enabled) to exit
sleep mode. During the two minute sleep mode, the beeper (if enabled)
will beep every 15 seconds, unless the screen is on the main MENU or
Enter ID screens.