Type mismatch for LBORNRLO and LBORNRHI

Short Name
Type mismatch for LBORNRLO and LBORNRHI
Affected Standard
SENDIG v3.0
Description of Error

The SENDIG v3.0 indicates the Type for the LBORNRLO and LBORNRHI variables is "Num". However, the correct Type as prescribed by the SDTM is "Char".

Efforts to Correct Error

In SENDIG v3.1, the Type of these variables was updated to be 'Char' for consistency with the SDTM.


Concerned Published Element Concerned Published Attribute Published Attribute Value Revised Attribute Value
LB.LBORNRLO
Type
Num
Char
LB.LBORNRHI
Type
Num
Char

Impact of Issue Coping Strategy

Both presentations are being used for SEND v3.0 datasets across the industry, some choosing to match the SENDIG V3.0 and others to match the SDTM.

Data receivers may expect to receive the data types for LBORNRLO and LBORNRHI as either "Num" or "Char".

Data preparers who use data type of "Num" for LBORNRLO and LBORNRHI may see validation errors or warnings.

Data preparers who use data type of "Num" for LBORNRLO and LBORNRHI should be prepared to explain the reason for the validation errors or warnings in the Non-clinical Study Data Reviewers Guide (nSDRG).