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8. Using the drop down menu, select the Confirmation Method the operator will use to confirm the
patient identity:
• Confirm: The operator confirms the patient ID by selecting “Continue”.
• Replicate Year of Birth: The operator enters the four digits of the patient’s year of birth to
confirm the patient ID. The date of birth is displayed on the handheld screen.
• Enter Year of Birth: The operator enters the four digits of the patient’s year of birth to confirm
the patient ID. The date of birth is not displayed on the handheld screen.
9. Check the box next to Print ID attributes if you want secondary patient identifiers (Name, DOB,
Gender) printed with test results on the i-STAT or Martel printers.
10. Once all options have been chosen, click OK and answer OK to the question about changing the
Preferences.
11. If you want to configure the PPID settings for handhelds from other locations, return to step 4.
Otherwise, proceed to step 12.
12. Download each desired handheld from a downloader in the location to which the handheld is
assigned. This action will upload the chosen customization features into the handheld.