Tests
The test defines the processing you intend to perform on the sample. When you configure a test, you specify the analysis and interpretation parameters, default filters to be applied for interpretation, and report configuration.
Define tests when you set up your lab, then apply the tests to incoming samples. Tests have three statuses.
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Draft—The test definition is incomplete or has not been published. When a draft test is published, it becomes active. |
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Active—The test parameters are defined and the test can be applied to incoming cases. If the test is updated, it is given a new revision number. |
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Retired—The test has been retired and can no longer be used in cases. |
Create or Update a Test
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From the Test Management tab, select one of the following options: |
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To start a new test, select Create New Test. |
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To edit a draft test, select the Drafts tab, and then select Edit for the draft test you want to change. |
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To copy the active test into a new draft, select the Active tab, and then select Edit for the test you want to copy. |
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Specify the analysis, interpretation, and report parameters. For descriptions of the available parameters, see Test Parameters. |
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Select one of the following options to save the test: |
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Save as Draft—Saves the current settings. |
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Update Test—Saves changes to a draft test. |
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Save and Publish—Publishes the test and changes the status to Active. |
Retire a Test
Retire tests you no longer need. Retired tests cannot be applied to cases or used to create new tests.
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From the Active or Drafts tests list on the Test Management tab, select Retire. |