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Conflicting QA, trailing zeros, I know meds don't have them, but what about SM - MT52

Posted: Mar 31, 2013

lab results like hemoglobin 7.0? Thanks.

Yes, type it in labs - Because...

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It's important. The decimal 0 is precise to the reader. They won't wonder if it's 7.2 or 7.9.

Do as you know is correct. If your supervisor type or the client specs say otherwise, then do what they say.

QA people have all had different training, etc., maybe they were on an acct where the client didn't want the zero. If you are unclear, then write to your supe-type/QA-head whatever it's called and ask for clarification.

Thanks. - MT52

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what was the conflict? - nm

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I think what she is saying - ...see msg

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That someone has told her to not put a trailing zero on labs. The general rule is to do so, unless specifically told not to by the client profile or the QA-type supervisor type.

Re QA: I do not take QA feedback as gospel! They all have different training, different ways of doing things. I only pay attention to the client specifications and my QA supervisor type. That is IT.

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