Finding Containers to Ship
It is possible to ship any storage unit in LDMS,1 whether it be a container of specimens or an entire freezer. Shipping a container is in fact one of
the most expedient ways to send aliquots to another laboratory. Simply add them to the container in LDMS
Storage
, then just ship the container. For many laboratories, this is a lot more efficient and a lot
easier than finding all of the individual specimens that need to be shipped.
, then just ship the container. For many laboratories, this is a lot more efficient and a lot
easier than finding all of the individual specimens that need to be shipped.To ship any container, it must be marked for
shipping in LDMS Storage
. If it is not marked in LDMS Storage
, it will not appear as available to Ship.
To select a container to ship, change to the Setup Shipment tab and select button.
Figure: Adding storage items to a shipment. On the left are marked storage items; on the right are storage items that have been added to the shipping batch. To move a storage item, select it and click the or Remove from batch button respectively.
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Although large containers like freezers and shelves can be shipped, they will require approval. You will automatically be prompted by LDMS to obtain this approval.