The customer observed falsely elevated alinity c carbon dioxide results for five patients.The following data was provided (customer¿s reference range is 22-29 meq/l): sample id (b)(6) initial result was 34, repeat was 29 meq/l sample id (b)(6) initial result was 32, repeat was 26 meq/l sample id (b)(6) initial result was 34, repeat was 29 meq/l sample id (b)(6) initial result was 30, repeat results were 27 and 23 meq/l sample id (b)(6) initial result was 34, repeat was 26 meq/l.There was no impact to patient management reported.
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