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The 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 (existing specimen 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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| Button | Description |
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| Enter Test Results | - Opens the configured test form to enter test data / results
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| Add Test | See Add Test Above |
| Print Test List | - Prints a report of the tests schedule for today
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| Add Specimen | See Add Specimen Above |
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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. 
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To Review
The To Review queue shows all completed test that are awaiting lab review and approval.
| Button | Description |
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| 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)
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| Add Test | See Add Test Above |
| Open In QC | - Opens the test in QC so a report can be generated for the test
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If lab technicians need to create reports (versus project managers), lab technicians should be granted rights to Quality Control - Sample Tracking. |
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| 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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