Creating New Test Result Runs

Adding assays results involves selecting specimens that were tested, uploading a results file, and then matching results to specimens.

1. From the LDMS menu, click Test Results.
2. From the action menu, click Add Pending Results.
3. In the Test Name box, select an assay, and then click Continue
   Warning: The assay cannot be changed later. If the wrong assay was selected, the run must be deleted and a new run created.
4. On the General tab, complete the details of the run.

   Field	Usage
   Run Date	The date that the test was run in the laboratory
   Tech Initials	The initials of the laboratory technician who completed the test
   Data Transfer Tech	The initials of the person entering this data into LDMS

   Note: Additional fields specific to the selected assay may also be displayed.
5. Click the Results tab.
6. (If needed) To add controls to the run, click Add Control.
7. Click Add Specimens.

   Use the filters to narrow down the list of specimens. You can also upload a list of unique specimen IDs.

   Tip: Under Specimen Filters, there is a filter for Assigned Test. If you set the anticipate test for specimens when entering new specimens in LDMS, you can use this filter to quickly find and add specimens to test runs.
8. Optional: To add additional specimens to the run that have not been entered into LDMS click the arrow next to Add Specimens, and then click Add non-logged specimens.
   You can enter any global specimen ID for non-logged specimens for the purposes of matching assay results, however non-logged specimens will not be available to view on the Specimen Management page; they are only found in this assay run.
9. Optional: Set Dilution. Some tests allow you to indicate if a specimen was diluted before being tested. The dilution will default to 1 for each specimen. If the specimen was diluted you can change this value as needed. For example, a dilution of 1:5 should be entered as dilution= 5. A dilution of 1:20 should be entered as dilution= 20.
   Note: LDMS will adjust the final result according to the dilution and the adjusted final result will be reflected on any test result reports. This does not apply to the PK test.
10. Click Upload File, and then select your assay results file.

    LDMS will attempt to match results in your file to specimens added to the run based on global specimen ID, other specimen ID, or ID1.

    Note: If any results were matched incorrectly, you can drag and drop them to the correct specimen, or drag and drop them into the Unmatched Results from File section to remove them.
11. (If necessary) Match unmatched results to specimens.
    Click and drag unmatched results in the Unmatched Results from file section to appropriate specimens.
12. (If necessary) To manual change a result, select the result, and then click Set Manual Result.
13. Do one of the following:
    • To save the run and change the status to complete, click Complete.
    • To save the run and change the status to pending, click Save.