Report Sorting Options; Report Layout Options - BD FocalPoint GS User Manual

BD FocalPoint™ GS Imaging System Instrument User's Manual
18.9.2

Report Sorting Options

The term sorting refers to how the results are ordered on a report. One of three sorting options
for each report type can be chosen: rank, barcode, or date. As much as practicable, each type of
report contains this information—use these options to sort the reports as desired.
Some sorting options are not appropriate for certain report types, and the system software
prevents making inappropriate combinations of sorting options, report types, and layout options.
For example, when selecting a Slide Result Report sorted by rank or barcode, the Tray option is
dimmed, which means it is not available for selection.
For best results, refer to the discussions on each report type and select options in accordance
with the suggestions provided in the tables following each sample report.
18.9.3

Report Layout Options

The term layout refers to how the slide results are presented on a report. One of two layouts can
be selected: slide or tray. Each type of layout has its uses and most laboratories will print reports
using a combination of layouts that best suit their needs.
The tray layout lists the complete slide results for a single tray and is presented in a graphical
format to facilitate the sorting of slides when the report is placed alongside the tray. This type of
report might be useful if slide trays are distributed without first sorting the slides into results
categories.
If the laboratory sorts processed slides according to their results (Review or QC Review) print
reports using the slide layout may be preferred. This type of report lists the results for up to
32 slides per page.
Each layout option is described in the following subsections. Keep in mind that not all of the
layout options are suitable for each type of report.
Tray Layout
Tray layouts are always sorted by date. This is true when printing or reprinting results. When
sorted by date, they are printed in the order of processing allowing the slide results to match the
order of the slides as they appear in the tray. Then place the paper report next to the appropriate
tray and match slides with the slide results.
Figure 18-8 illustrates a typical tray layout. The callout numbers in the figure correspond to the
following items:
1
The report header information. This includes the instrument name, print date, print set
number, and the process mode.
2
The Tray ID. This matches the unique barcode label affixed to each tray.
3 The slide ID number. This comes from the unique barcode label affixed to each slide.
4 The position of the slide in the tray.
5 The Review action indicators.
A black box indicates that the corresponding slide has the action Review/Process Review/
Rerun/Empty. A review slide must be reviewed on the BD FocalPoint™ GS Review Station.
Process Review and Rerun slides must be manually screened.
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