CAPINTEC, INC CAPTUS® 2000both Co57 and Co58 excretion, and a 57/58 ratio of about 1. Patients with perniciousanemia have decreased Co58 excretion, low normal to normal Co57 excretion, and anincreased 57/58 ratio which generally exceeds 1.4.Adding PatientsBefore performing a DICOPAC Test, first enter patient demographic data into the patientlibrary. Select the ADD button from the bottom of the DICOPAC main screen. Figure 8-18will appear.Figure 8-18Use the trackball indicator or the Tab key to move from one text box to another and enter therequested information. Patient demographic data includes Last Name, First Name, MiddleInitial, Date of Birth, ID, and Physician. Middle Initial and Date of Birth fields are optional anddo not need to be completed. You may enter any combination of up to 16 alphanumericcharacters for First and Last Names, ID, or Physician fields.July 00 LAB TESTS 8-15
