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ButtonDescription
Assign Test(s)
  • User is able to see the requested tests (Lab Instructions) and "assign" a test to a particular specimen
  • Can optionally create new specimens during the assignment process - "splitting a specimen" (i.e. a large bag of soil arrives from the field and divided into smaller specimen sizes for testing)
  • Multiple lab tests can be associated with one specimen (i.e. specimens that are tested multiple time and not destroyed during the previous test)

See the Assigning Tests sections below for detailed information on how tests are associated with specimens.

Change Lab

See Change Lab Above

Add Specimen

See Add Specimen Above

Add SampleSee Add Sample Above

Assigning Tests

Info

The general premise of the test assignment process is to indicate which specimen you want to execute the requested tests on. In addition, this process allows you to systematically split a specimen along with retaining a portion of a sample / specimen for future testing needs.

Click the Assign Tests(s) button to see a list of requested tests for the selected sample. You should select at least one specimen to begin the test assignment process. If multiple specimens are selected (not necessary), they must be from the same sample. The following screen will appear and be pre-populated with the tests "requested" when the sample was logged. Additional tests can be added by clicking the Add Test button above the grid.

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ButtonDescription
Enter Test Results
  • Opens the configured test form to enter test data / results
Add Test

See Add Test Above

Print Test List
  • Prints a report of the tests schedule for today
Add SpecimenSee Add Specimen Above
Tip

To view field (sample / specimen) data when entering test results, click the Show Sample / Specimen Data button at the bottom of the Enter Results screen. This will open another browser tab with the sample / specimen data data.

To Review

The To Review queue shows all completed test that are awaiting lab review and approval.

ButtonDescription
Approve
  • Marks the test as "Approved" (Approve By, Date Approved)
  • Changes the status of the test (in QC) from Lab-Review to Analyzed
  • Project manager is alerted in their Dashboard queue
  • Only users with appropriate permissions can approve LIMS results
  • User will be asked if they want to generate a batch report (can be generated across multiple projects)
Add Test

See Add Test Above

Open In QC
  • Opens the test in QC so a report can be generated for the test
Tip

If lab technicians need to create reports (versus project managers), lab technicians should be granted rights to Quality Control - Sample Tracking.

Add Specimen

See Add Specimen Above

 

Done

The Done queue shows all tests that have been completed and approved in the lab. The queue will default to the most recent 30 days of tests, but can be broadened or narrowed if needed.

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