Setting Delta Checks %

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henness@bellsouth.net - 25 Nov 2005 00:09 GMT

We are reviewing our Delta Check settings.
What has (anyone) used as a reference for setting at what % to set the
test to flag? We tweaked them about a year ago and now a suggestion
has been put to the pathologist to review them again as they may be
too tight. Please advise/ suggest: methods, text, etc

M Hennessey MT (ASCP)
NOHS Hammond, Louisiana

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Shylirin - 25 Nov 2005 04:22 GMT

> We are reviewing our Delta Check settings.
> What has (anyone) used as a reference for setting at what % to set the
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> M Hennessey MT (ASCP)
> NOHS Hammond, Louisiana

Our Delta Check settings are test dependent. Is there a particular test or
tests you are concerned about? We have different pathologists for different
departments, and I would be happy to ask about their references if you would
let me know which tests or departments you are checking.

shylirin

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Lynn - 01 Dec 2005 22:08 GMT

Right now chemistry department. We just completed auto validation for
PT/ PTT and Macroscopic UA. They are starting to look into doing
something for the chemistry department. I would think our BMP
(GLU,BUN, CREAT, NA, CL, CA, K) would be the most . . .relevant.
In an effort to increase turn around time for EMR we set the
LIS/Hospital system to split CKMB/CK from BMP orders. The enzymes
hold up the BMP results for the EMR. (resist-tangent-mary) :)

Overall, what reference did you use in setting chemistry %. for
Deltas. Are you doing any auto validation in chemistry?

MHennessey MT

>Our Delta Check settings are test dependent. Is there a particular test or
>tests you are concerned about? We have different pathologists for different
>departments, and I would be happy to ask about their references if you would
>let me know which tests or departments you are checking.
>
>shylirin

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