Specimen destruction is noted in LDMS by applying the
DSR specimen condition.
About this task
When a specimen is destroyed, it is important to document that destruction in LDMS.
Procedure
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From the menu bar, click Specimen Management.
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Using filters on the left, locate the specimen to be destroyed.
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To the right of the specimen, click Edit.
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Change Specimen Condition to DSR.
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(If the specimen has been assigned a storage location) Write down the storage location
of the specimen, if it has not already been physically removed.
Warning: The specimen will automatically be un-assigned from its storage
location in LDMS. This is your last chance to get the
specimen’s storage location.
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In the Comments box, enter an explanation of why the specimen
was destroyed.
What to do next
If you have not already done so, use the storage location that was noted by LDMS to find the specimen and physically remove it from storage. The
specimen was automatically removed from storage in LDMS.