Indicating that a test will not be performed

If an assay is expected but will not be performed, the test can be assigned and then indicated that it will not be tested.

1. On the navigation menu, click Specimen Management.
2. Locate the specimen to have a test assigned. From that specimen's Edit menu, click Assign Tests.
3. For the test, do the following:
   1. In the Test Not Performed column, select the check box.
   2. In the Reason For No Result column, select the appropriate code.
      Hover over a code to see a brief description.
   3. Optional: In the Comment column, enter more information about why the test was not performed.
4. Click Save.