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SAMPLE ANALYSIS
MANUAL MATCHES
6.9 MANUAL MATCHES
A Objectives
When you have completed this topic, you will be able to:
B List three circumstances under which the instrument may not be able to match sample
results to the order.
B State why the Manual Match option should be used when you are using a Worklist.
B State why the Manual Match option should not be used if you are not using a Worklist.
B Locate the procedure for manually matching result in the Online Help System or the
Instructions for Use manual.
B References
1. In the Online Help System or the Instructions for Use manual, refer to:
r
Heading 9.3 MANUALLY MATCHING SAMPLE RESULTS WITH WORKLIST ORDERS.
r Manual Match (Turning ON or Off) under Heading A.4 OPERATIONAL SETUP.
2. In Chapter 9, SUMMARY AND QUICK REFERENCE MASTERS, of this Training Guide,
locate and make a copy of the
SAMPLE RESULTS MANUAL MATCHING SUMMARY.
C Special Instructions
1. The instrument must be powered up.
2. Either a Supervisor or Service must be logged in to view Setup options, but this is
optional and is not required for covering the essential information in this topic.
3. The ideal situation is to cover this topic when sample results are on the Match screen.
D Topic Notes and Tasks
1. When you are using a Worklist, the instrument uses the positive ID (barcode or
cassette/position number) to match the Worklist order with the appropriate sample
results and automatically sends the results to the Results List.
2. Under certain circumstances the instrument cannot match the results to the Worklist.
a. If the barcode label is the positive ID and:
1) The Sample ID was not entered on the Worklist.
2) The instrument could not read the barcode label and assigned an AUTO_SID.
b. If cassette and position number is the positive ID and:
1) The cassette and position number was not entered on the Worklist.
2) The cassette and position was entered on the Worklist, but the Sample ID that
was read at that location was inconsistent.
3. If the instrument cannot match the results and Manual Match is ON, the instrument:
a. Sends the results to the Match screen for you to match.
b. Flashes the Results icon, , to alert you.
4. If the instrument cannot match the results and Manual Match is OFF: