Assigning storage locations using a barcode scanner

On the Bulk Add tab, you can assign specimens to a storage location be scanning them using a hand held barcode scanner.

1. From the LDMS menu bar, click Tasks > Storage Management.
2. Click the Bulk Add tab.
3. Under Storage Structure, find the container where you want to store specimens.
4. Scan the specimen to be stored.
5. In the Specimen Position Selection window, do one of the following.
   1. Optional: Click Start Here and select the location in the storage container for the next step.
   2. Do one of the following.
      • To assign the specimen to a specific location in the container, select the location and click Put Here.
      • To assign the specimen to the next available location in the container based on the container's fill order, click Automatic.
      • To assign all specimens to the next available location in the container based on the container's fill order, click Auto All

      If multiple specimens are being assigned storage locations, you will be prompted for each specimen unless you click Auto All.

6. When prompted, indicate if you want to adjust the volume, frozen date, or frozen time of the specimens.
   If you select Yes,
   1. Select the specimen to be modified.
   2. In the corresponding box, enter the adjusted volume, frozen date, or frozen time.
   3. Click Modify.
   4. After all changes have been made, click Save.