Adding specimens using Quick Add

Quick Add is used to enter information for a participant, enrollments, and multiple specimens all on one page.

About this task

This is useful when you want to enter a lot of information for a participant at once. Templates (if available) can be used to fill in predefined information for you.

Procedure

  1. From the LDMS menu bar, select Specimen Management > Quick Add.
  2. Optional: From the Template list, select a template to apply.
    Use the Template Filters to narrow down the list of templates. When you apply a template, a message with further instructions will appear.
    Warning: Applying a template will clear any information you already entered on the Quick Add screen. In addition, once the template is applied, you cannot change projects unless you apply a different template or click Clear Template.
  3. Optional: Complete the Participant Information.
    1. Select the project from the Project box.
    2. Select the ID1 for the participant or enter a new ID1 if you are adding a new participant.
    3. To add multiple PIDs, click Add ID1 or Upload ID1 File for each selected ID1
  4. Complete the Enrollment Information by selecting an ID2 or by entering a new ID2.
  5. Complete the Visit Information section.
  6. Optional: Add a primary specimen.
    1. In the Primary Information section, click Add New.
    2. In the row that appeared, enter the information for the primary specimen to be created.
    3. Optional: To view and modify all of the information for the primary, click Edit in the right column.
  7. Optional: Add an aliquot specimen.
    1. Highlight the primary specimen for the aliquot.
    2. In the Aliquot Information section, click Add New.
    3. In the row that appeared, enter the information for the aliquot specimen to be created.
  8. At the bottom of the page, click Add.