Morphology Flag Limits; Platelet Flags; Wbc Flags - HORIBA ABX Micros 60 User Manual

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3.4. Morphology Flag Limits

The factory «default» flag values programmed on the ABX Micros
based on a study of normal cell populations. These Default values can be adjusted to
accommodate specific populations and/or geographical locations based on those spe-
cific studies. It is highly recommended to maintain the default values unless population
and/or geographical location studies are known.
Numerous factors can contribute to constant Morphology flagging. If you are experienc-
ing constant flagging, Section 6,
Section 1,
4.3. Known Interfering
This sub-menu allows the operator to adjust the Morphology flag percentages to the specific needs
of the population and/or geographical location. All the Morphology flag percentages can be adjusted
from 0.01% to 25.00%.
◆If you «Lower» the present Default percentages of the flags, you will make the flagging criteria
«More Sensitive» and may increase your flagging alarms on sample analysis.
◆If you «Raise» the present Default percentages of the flags, you will make the flagging criteria
«Less Sensitive» and may decrease your flagging alarms on sample analysis.

3.4.1. Platelet Flags

Factory Default adjustment values are as follows:
Editing Flag values (Plt and WBC)
Main menu
5- Setup
2- Chg Lab Limits
4- Flag Limits. Press the «Enter» Key
Choose the flag to edit using «Up» or «Down» arrow key
Press the «Enter» key
Enter new value. Use the key «.» for placing the decimal point in the correct order.
Press the «Enter» key
Select the next flag value to edit using «Up» or «Down» arrow key.
Repeat the same steps to modify values.
Press the «E
» to return to the «Chg Lab Limits» Menu
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3.4.2. WBC flags

Factory Default adjustment values are as
2.3.1. Problems on all
Substances, page 1-14.
SCL
:
8.00
SCH
:
8.00
MIC
:
8.00
L1
:
8.00
M2
:
8.00
G1
:
15.00
G3
:
8.00
ABX Micros
Laboratory Limits
60
were set,
Parameters, page 6-20. Also see
60
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