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How do I create and use a Sample Batch?

Melissa Seccariccia
posted this on August 03, 2011 17:28

Analysts may want to add results to a batch of samples, or upload sample results from an instrument. The Sample Batch feature allows them to accomplish these tasks in an efficient manner.

From the Main Menu

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To create a batch of samples, select Sample Batch from the Analysis menu.

Sample Batch Grid

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To begin, click the Add Sample Batch Button.

Sample Batch Wizard

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In the Sample Batch Wizard, enter at least:

  1. A Name for the sample batch.
  2. The Type of Examination you wish to complete.

Click Get Item to return the list of items that meet the entered criteria.

Other information may be entered in order to better filter the samples returned. This information can include the analyst that the Request for examination is currently Assigned to and/or the Evidence Type.

To select additional evidence using a manual or barcode search, in the Select Evidence area, enter an evidence number or type, or scan an evidence or batch barcode.

To add controls to the batch, type in the position number for the control, and then scan the Control barcode of a control created in the Consumables Inventory Management Module. Click Next.

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To reassign the Sample Batch at this time, select a different analyst from the Assigned To (1) field. To print a barcode for this batch, click the Barcode icon (2). Otherwise, simply click Finish to create the batch.

Note: Clicking Finish will create the batch. It will not process these requests.

Process Batch

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To process the batch immediately, click Yes. You may also choose to process the batch later, by re-entering the Sample Batch form.

Sample Batch Form

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The currently incomplete batches will be shown in the Sample Batch grid. To begin processing a batch, select the Process Batch icon (1).

Processing the Batch

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The user may select an Instrument and a File to Upload in order to auto-upload results from a configured instrument. Or, to manually enter results, click the Refresh button (1) next to each item. The form to add results will appear in the space below the list of items.

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The User can add results to each item in the list by typing into the Custom Information Section. Above is an example of a configured result entry form for the Computer Forensics Examination. Once the results have been entered, click the Save button.

To add results to the next item in the list, click the Refresh icon next to the item.

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Once results have been entered, they will appear in the grid below and indented from the item to which they apply. Once all results have been entered for the batch, click Finish.