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Purpose
The Sample Tracking Work Queues section of LIMS is used to process generic samples that have been checked into the lab and need to be tested. The following workflow functions are performed in this module:
- Specimens are "received" into the lab (after field technicians check specimens into the lab)
- Tests are assigned to specimens
- Tests are performed and results recorded on configured forms
- Test results are approved from a lab perspective and made available for reporting in the Quality Control module
Filter Pane
The filter pane can be used to filter the underlying queue data by a variety of variables. Filter controls that appear are configured in the Administration module by your MetaField administrator. Filter sets can be saved for future use in the Select A Filter pick list.
Queues
To Receive
The To Receive queue shows all specimens that have been checked into the lab but have not been "received" into the lab workflow yet.
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Receive Specimen |
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Print Receiving List |
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Change Lab |
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No Tests For Specimen |
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Add Specimen |
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Add Sample |
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Tests To Assign
The Test To Assign queue shows all specimens that have been received into the lab workflow that need to have specific lab tests assigned to them.
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Assign Test(s) |
See the Assign Tests sections below for detailed information on how tests are associated with specimens. |
Change Lab | See Change Lab Above |
Add Specimen | See View Field Data Above |
Add Sample | See Add Sample Above |
Testable
The Testable queue shows all tests that are waiting for the Test Date or Next Test Action Date to arrive.
The Testable queue is now displaying tests instead of specimens.
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Add Test | See Add Test Above |
Modify Test Date |
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Print Early Test List |
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View Field Data | See View Field Data Above |
To Test
The To Test queue shows all tests where the test date equals the current date or prior. Overdue tests are highlighted in a red shading.
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Complete Test |
If your test is based on a configured test form, you will be presented a screen to fill in the data fields configured in the test configuration in the Admin module. FireFox Browser If you are using FireFox there is a known issue preventing the uploading of files. You will need to use a different browser, such as Chrome or Internet Explorer, to perform this function.
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Add Test | See Add Test Above |
Print Test List |
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Complete Test - Copy Prior Test Data |
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View Field Data | See View Field Data Above |
To Review
The To Review queue shows all completed test that are awaiting lab review and approval.
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Approve |
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Add Test | See Add Test Above |
Revert Test Results |
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View Field Data | See View Field Data 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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Revert Test Results |
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Open In QC |
Lab technicians that need to create reports (versus project managers) should have access to Sample Tracking - QC, as that is where reports are created |
View Field Data | See View Field Data Above |