12.14 Manual testing - Donation testing (red cell immunohaematology)

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.