[MT-L] Is there a way to select a creatinine value and skip a alpha result like QNS?

[Nicholas, Jimmy]

Is there a way to select a creatinine value and skip a alpha result like
QNS?
I have an NPR written out of LAB.L.SPEC that is used to calculate CRCL
for pharmacy. Every time lab puts in a alpha results if causes the PHA
PATIENET SCREEN to lock up. Lab has to be called to fix the problem.
How does other labs handle this problem?
Thanks

Jimmy Nicholas, B.S., M.T. (A.S.C.P.)
Clinical Specialist II
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX 75501
Ph: 903-798-7752
Email: nich...@wadleyhealth.com

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[Chamberlain, David]

I would evaluate the creat value in the report to ensure it is numeric.
If it is, then do the calculation. If it isn't then do something
different in the report.

i.e. IF{CREAT?0D CALCULATE;"Unable to calculate"}

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[Carpenter, Michael--IRM]

You can do a more complete test via unlimited decimals/numbers pattern
match data checks like this:

S.CREAT?0D0N^OK

So it can be 2 0r 2.2 or 0.2

?0D0N must be expressed in this order!

Mike

Michael D. Carpenter
Senior Systems Analyst, Meditech Clinicals
Inland Northwest Health Services
601 W. First Avenue
Spokane, Wa 99201
509-232-8340
car...@inhs.org

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Thanks

Clinical Specialist II

Wadley Regional Medical Center

Texarkana, TX 75501

Ph: 903-798-7752

Email: nich...@wadleyhealth.com

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