Specifications, limits, and qualifiers
Specifications define expected result ranges and report-display behavior for out-of-range results. These values are controlled lab master data and should follow the laboratory's approved methods and client requirements.
What your team can manage#
After Clearline training, users with separately authorized QC/system permissions may maintain:
- Specification title and sample type.
- Minimum warning, minimum, maximum, and maximum warning values.
- Out-of-range display text for values below or above the accepted range.
- Out-of-range comments used on reports.
Clearline-managed#
Clearline manages:
- Initial specification imports.
- Complex client-specific or regulatory limit packages.
- Any specification tied to automated EDD, compliance reporting, or custom reports.
- Bulk edits and historical correction work.
Add or update a specification#
- Open System Setup > Analysis Specifications.
- Select Add for a new specification, or open an existing specification to edit it.
- Select the sample type.
- Enter the title and description.
- Fill in the limit values for each applicable service.
- Save.
- Validate the specification in an approved non-production tenant or designated test environment with synthetic records before promotion. Do not create test records in a live tenant without explicit authorization and a cleanup plan.
Qualifiers#
Qualifier options vary by configuration. If you do not see the expected qualifier controls, contact Clearline Support before changing the workflow.
Clearline Support can confirm which qualifier controls are available in your Clearline LIMS environment.