Viewing detailed control data information and omitting invalid control results

  1. In the second drop down list, select Control Data.

  2. In the Control list, select the control you want to review.

Each control product is identified by a letter (A to Z) that is assigned in the QC Sample Definition window.

  1. In the Test list in the lower panel, select the test you want to review.

  2. Review the following control information for the test:

·   Daily QC statistics

·   Levey-Jennings chart (x-chart)

You can manage a maximum of 20 control sample results. If you run additional control samples, the oldest control sample results are replaced with the newer results.

·   Individual sample results

  1. You cannot edit or erase a questionable control value, but you can omit it as follows:

  1. In the Comment box for the control value you want to omit, type the reason for omitting the result.

  2. Select the O button located beside the Comment box.

·   The control result information is now red and your user code displays in the User box.

·   The control data points are red on the daily control charts.

·   The system recalculates the daily statistics without the omitted control value.

note

Do not select the Save control data button.

  1. When finished, select Save.

Return to Reviewing daily control results.