Description
Correct a recorded timestamp by a supplied device-minus-reference offset.
Endocrine records distinguish specimen matrices, assay methods, unit bases, reference editions and sampling clocks. A printed significant-digit count differs from numerical rounding, while a fasting label is a reported state rather than verified preparation. Image axes and result labels organize supplied observations without deriving hormone physiology or clinical interpretation.
Correct a recorded timestamp by a supplied device-minus-reference offset.
When to use this tool
Use Endocrine Diary Device Clock Offset when you already have deviceTimestamp, suppliedDeviceMinusReference and need to correct a recorded timestamp by a supplied device-minus-reference offset.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter deviceTimestamp, suppliedDeviceMinusReference. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read referenceTimestamp. Use the output convention below.
Return deviceTimestamp-suppliedDeviceMinusReference.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| deviceTimestamp | Device Timestamp | Required. Finite number. |
| suppliedDeviceMinusReference | Device time minus reference time; subtract this supplied offset for correction. | Required. Finite number. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| referenceTimestamp | Reference Timestamp | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"deviceTimestamp": 120,
"suppliedDeviceMinusReference": 5
},
"output": {
"referenceTimestamp": 115
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- The offset sign is device minus reference, so correction subtracts it. No clock offset, timezone, drift or actual event time is estimated.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Reconcile the laboratory report, specimen and method information, reference source and collection timeline before comparing results. Use the complete appropriate assessment for a clinical question; one clock correction, diameter ratio or recorded status does not provide it.
References
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