The clinical biochemistry laboratory computer system and result entry: validation of analytical results.

摘要: We describe an array of checking routines that can aid laboratory staff in detecting possible errors results being entered into a computer. A single result is checked at the worksheet stage for its numeric format and status by comparison with appropriate reference ranges, action hazard limits. If previous exists then present be compared it (delta checking). Laboratory documentation abnormal important we three types; worksheet, exception report(s) histograms results. The clinical reports leaving should flag so clinician prompted to examine, question if necessary, which are extreme or have changed significantly since last analysis. Effective error detection requires cooperation between units.