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| Add Test (Button) | - Adds an additional test that needs to be performed
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| Apply Test Group (Button) | - 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 performed
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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) | - Accounting code associated with the test
- Defaults from Test Form properties if defined
- Can be variable based on test specific data using calculation rules defined on the form field
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| Billing Test Quantity (Field) | - Quantity that is associated with the test for accounting purposes
- Defaults to 1
- Can be variable based on test specific data using calculation rules defined on the form 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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| Batch Fill Controls (Button) | - Applies the same value to all tests in the grid
- Added to the majority of columns in the grid
- Optional
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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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