Manual testing - Donation testing (red cell immunohaematology) - Chapter 12

12.14: Manual testing

• A manual testing system is one in which the minimum automated testing criteria have not been met.
• Manual testing can be used to resolve anomalous results.
• Measures should be taken to minimise the testing batch size to avoid the potential for errors.
• Manual tests must be performed and controlled according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Test results must be recorded.
• There must be a secure and validated method of entering results onto the host computer. Post result entry verification should be performed.