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| Assign Test(s) | - Associates a lab test with the selected specimen
- Lab Instructions provided in the Field are used to communicate which tests should be performedUser 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 Sample | See Add Sample Above |
Assigning Tests
Click the Assign TestTests(s) button to assign tests to the specimen (and potentially "split" specimens to support the required tests). The following pop up 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 "orderedrequested" when the sample was logged. Additional tests can be added by clicking the Add Test button above the grid.
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The Retain a Portion of the Original Specimen for Future Testing check box can be used to "retain" the original specimen for future testing (versus assuming all of it will be used for the selected tests). For example, you may have a large bag of aggregate that you receive. You take the necessary material from it to perform the initial tests ordered, but expect that future tests may need to be executed on that same material later.
The Combine column can be used to "group" tests with a given specimen (i.e. a certain test does not destroy the specimen and the material can be used again for another test). The values presented in the Combine pick lists are are arbitrary letters (A, B, C, etc.). Assign a "like" letter to the tests you want to associate to the same specimen.
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Clicking Next will display a screen similar to the following. The system is taking the specimen you are assigning tests to and "splitting" it into individual specimens (one for each test) unless you forced a grouping using the Combine pick list in the previous screen. For each specimen / test that is created, you will need to supply the following (see table below).
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| Test Duration | - Label only
- Displays the number of days it takes to execute this test based on the test metadata defined in Administration
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| Comments | - Label only
- Comments from the Lab Instructions record
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| Specimen Size | - Size of the new specimen that is created
- Default will be the specimen size of the original specimen
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| Test Age | - Age of the test (days)
- If supplied, the Test Date will calculate based on the Sample Date + Test Age days
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| Test Date | - Date of the test (date)
- If supplied, the Test Age will calculate based on the Test Date - Sample Date
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| Lab Technician | - Lab technician assigned to perform the test (optional)
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| Test Notes | - Notes regarding the execution of the test (reminders to lab technician, special instructions, etc.)
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| Test Cost | - Cost assigned to the test in Administration (will be blank if not defined in Administration)
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Click Save after all test details are defined to finish the process.following table outlines some of the fields / controls available on the Test Assignment screen.
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| Add Test (Button) | - Adds an additional test that needs to be performed
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| Open In QC / Manage Lab Instructions (Button) | - Opens the sample / specimens in QC so sample / specimen data can be viewed or edited
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| Specimen Number (Field) | - Allows you to assign a test to a particular specimen by selecting a stand alone number in the pick list
- Allows you to systematically create a new specimen / split a specimen by selecting a "New _" item in the pick list
- Multiple tests can be assigned to a given existing or new specimen
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Test Group (Field) | |
| Test (Field) | - Specific test that needs to be performed
- Test Group must be selected before Test can be selected
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| Comments (Field) | - Comments regarding the requested test from the Lab Instructions
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| Test Duration (Field) | - How many days it takes to perform the test
- Optional - Will only display if it is defined on the Test form in Administration
- Helpful when determining the Test Age / Test Date to assign to the test
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| Specimen Size (Field) | - Size of the specimen the test will be performed on
- Will default if the Default Specimen Size is defined on the Test Form properties in Administration
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| Test Age (Field) | - Test Age (days from the Sample Date) the test should be performed (start)
- Interrelated with the Test Date - if the Test Date value changes, the Test Age will recalculate
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| Test Date (Field) | - Date the test should be performed (start)
- Interrelated with the Test Age - if the Test Age value changes, the Test Date will change
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| Lab Technician (Field) | - Lab Technician assigned to perform the test
- Optional
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| Test Notes (Field) | - Specific notes / instructions for the lab technician
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| Test Cost (Field) | - Customer cost to perform the test
- Defaults from Specifications or Administration if defined
- Optional
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| X (Button) | - Deletes the test / Lab Instruction record
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| Specimen To Retain For Future Testing (Field) | - Defines the specimen number that should be retained for potential future use / future tests requested on that sample
- You can't assign a specimen number to a test on this screen if it has been designated for future use
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| Save (Button) | - Saves the Test Assignment screen and associates the defined tests with the appropriate specimens
- Systematically splits specimens and creates new specimen records as needed
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| Cancel (Button) | - Cancels the Test Assignment process
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Testable
The Testable queue shows all tests that are waiting for the Test Date to arrive. This will include tests in progress with a Next Test Action Date and no Test Completed Date where the Next Test Action Date is in the future.
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