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| Icon | Description |
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| Pencil | - Edits the test information
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| X | |
| i | - Displays sample / specimen (field) data
- Data is editable with the appropriate permission level
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| Folder | - Opens lab (test) documents related to a test
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| - Displays a list of reports a test is reported on
- Only available in the Done queue
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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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The following table outlines some of the fields / controls available on the Test Assignment screen.
| Field / Control | Function |
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| Add Test (Button) | - Adds an additional test that needs to be performed
Open In QC / Manage Lab Instructions |
| Apply Test Group (Button) | Opens the sample / specimens in QC so sample / specimen data can be viewed or edited- Adds a grouping of tests that can be assigned at once.
- Optional
- Test Groups can be maintained in Administration > LIMS/Samples > Test Groups. For more information, see the LIMS/Samples - Test Groups page.
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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 Split _" item in the pick list
- Multiple tests can be assigned to a given existing or new specimen
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| Test (Field) | - Specific test that needs to be performedTest 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 Test 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
- Defaults from Specifications if defined
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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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| Billing Test Code (Field) |
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| Billing Test Quantity (Field) |
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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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The To Test queue shows all tests where the test date equals the system date or prior. Overdue tests are highlighted in a red shading. This will include test in progress with a Next Test Action Date and not Test Completed Date where the Next Test Action Date = system date (today).
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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 | |
| Add Specimen | See Add Specimen Above |
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