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dropping a zero - sm

Posted: Feb 15, 2013

In lab results, should the zero be dropped if dictated? ex: ANC 1.0, PST 3.0, etc.

I would leave it... - sm

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Checked the BOS and can't find anything on lab values, but you do keep it for specific gravity etc, so I personally would leave it. HTH!

trailing zero - BOS III - research

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When whole numbers are dictated, do not add a decimal point and trailing zero, especially with drug dosage references, because of their potential to be misread. It also indicates a degree of specificity that, if not dictated, was not intended by the originator.

However, when the decimal point and zero following a whole number are dictated to emphasize the preciseness of a measurement, e.g., of a pathology specimen or a laboratory value, transcribe them as dictated. Do not, however, insert the decimal piont and zero if they are not dictated.

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if dictated one point zero, transcribe 1.0! - do not drop the zero

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