Description
Apply a supplied dilution factor only when a result is not already corrected.
Hematology records connect source annotations, specimens, instrument/reagent lots, unit bases and control references. A reported dilution correction depends on whether it has already been applied, while percentage and fraction are different representations. Local quantities and source tokens do not validate a sample, result or blood-product release.
Apply a supplied dilution factor only when a result is not already corrected.
When to use this tool
Use Hematology Result Dilution Factor when you already have measuredValue, suppliedDilutionFactor, alreadyCorrected and need to apply a supplied dilution factor only when a result is not already corrected.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter measuredValue, suppliedDilutionFactor, alreadyCorrected. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read reportedValue, multiplier. Use the output convention below.
Require factor>0; if alreadyCorrected, return measuredValue and multiplier=1, otherwise measuredValue*factor and multiplier=factor.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| measuredValue | Measured Value | Required. Finite number. |
| suppliedDilutionFactor | Supplied Dilution Factor | Required. Finite number; strictly above 0. |
| alreadyCorrected | True uses multiplier=1 and ignores the supplied factor for scaling; a positive factor is still required. | Required. Boolean. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| reportedValue | Reported Value | Required. Finite number. |
| multiplier | Multiplier | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"measuredValue": 2,
"suppliedDilutionFactor": 5,
"alreadyCorrected": false
},
"output": {
"reportedValue": 10,
"multiplier": 5
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Values may be signed and factor may be below one; no assay, correction status, count validity or clinical interpretation is verified.
- 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
Inspect the original laboratory, QC and product-traceability records before combining results. Use the complete controlled method and reporting convention; one target deviation, volume balance or censoring label does not establish quality or clinical interpretation.
References
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