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It is sometimes necessary to add additional specimens to a rack already entered into tube.tracker. There are two methods for adding specimens. The first is the default method and is identical to the [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Bulk_Add_Method|Bulk Add Method]] for a new rack. The second is similar to the [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Conventional_Add_Method|Conventional Add Method]] and can only be used if your internet browser cannot perform the bulk method.
 
It is sometimes necessary to add additional specimens to a rack already entered into tube.tracker. There are two methods for adding specimens. The first is the default method and is identical to the [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Bulk_Add_Method|Bulk Add Method]] for a new rack. The second is similar to the [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Conventional_Add_Method|Conventional Add Method]] and can only be used if your internet browser cannot perform the bulk method.
  
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# Click '''Add''' under the menu heading Specimens. The Add Specimen screen will appear.[[image:add_specimens_menu.jpg|none|frame|'''Add specimen menu''']]<br clear="all" />
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# Identifying the rack to which the additional specimens will be added. There are two ways to do this:
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== Opening the Specimen Entry - Rack Search Screen ==
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#* Searching for a Rack ID
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#* Browsing Containers[[image:add_specimens_start.jpg|none|frame|'''Add specimens start screen''']]<br clear="all" />
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# Click '''Add''' under the menu heading Specimens.[[image:add_specimens_menu.jpg|none|frame|'''Navigation Menu<br/>Specimens > Add''']]<br clear="all" />
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## ''Searching for a Rack ID'': This can be done by keyboard entry or by scanning a rack's barcode into the <b>Searching for a Rack ID</b> box on the main Add Specimen screen. A list of racks matching the search terms will be displayed. Click on a Rack ID to select that rack.[[image:add_specimens_rack_search.jpg|none|frame|'''Add specimens rack search results''']]<br/>
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# The Specimen Entry Rack Search Screen will appear.[[image:add_specimens_start.jpg|none|frame|'''Specimen Entry - Rack Search Screen''']]<br clear="all" />
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## ''Browsing Containers'': A rack can be located by browsing the containers listed below the search box. If a search for a Rack ID has been conducted using the previous method, click Select Container under Specimens and Add on the menu. Only containers that contain racks can be selected. When a container is selected from this screen, a list of active racks stored in the container is displayed. Click the Rack ID of the rack to which the specimens will be added.[[image:add_specimens_container_listing.jpg|none|frame|'''Add specimens container listing''']]<br clear="all" />
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# After a rack has been selected, the Bulk Add Specimen page is displayed unless an older internet browser is being used in which case the Conventional Add Specimen page is displayed.  Links to instructions for both methods are provided below:
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#* Instructions for using [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Bulk_Add_Method|Bulk Add Method]]
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== Locating & Selecting a Rack ==
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#* Instructions for using [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Conventional_Add_Method|Conventional Add Method]]
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There are two ways to locate and select the rack to which specimens will be added.
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=== Search for Racks by Rack ID ===
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# Type or Scan a Rack ID into the '''Search for a Rack ID Text Box'''. Wildcards may be used.
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# Press the '''Enter Key''' on the keyboard or click the '''Search Button'''.
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# A list of the racks matching the search term will be displayed. The Rack ID for each rack listed will be a clickable link.[[image:add_specimens_rack_search.jpg|none|frame|'''Specimen Entry - Rack Search Results Screen''']]  
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# Click on a '''Rack ID Link''' to select the rack in which specimens will be added.
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# The Specimen Entry Screen will be displayed.
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=== Browse Containers for Racks ===
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Containers will be listed under the '''Select a Container''' heading.
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# Click on the '''Container Name Link''' for the container in which the rack is stored
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# A list of the racks in the selected container will be displayed. The Rack ID for each rack listed will be a clickable link.
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# Click on a '''Rack ID Link''' to select the rack in which specimens will be added.
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# The Specimen Entry Screen will be displayed.
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== Specimen Entry Screens ==
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At the top of specimens entry screens is the current entry method in black text, followed by the Rack ID and destination Container Name on the line below in green text. <table><tr><td>[[image:Bulk_add_top_lines.jpg|none|frame|'''Bulk Specimen Entry Screen<br/>Header''']]</td><td>[[image:conventional_add_top_lines.jpg|none|frame|'''Conventional Specimen Entry Screen<br/>Header''']]</td></tr></table><br/>
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* If the Bulk Specimen Entry Screen is displayed, refer to the [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Bulk_Specimen_Entry_Method|Bulk Specimen Entry Method]] page.
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* If the Conventional Specimen Entry Screen is displayd, refer to the [[Adding_racks_of_specimens#Conventional_Add_Method|Conventional Specimen Entry Method]] page.
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Back to the [[Online Documentation]]
 
Back to the [[Online Documentation]]

Latest revision as of 19:10, 7 January 2014

It is sometimes necessary to add additional specimens to a rack already entered into tube.tracker. There are two methods for adding specimens. The first is the default method and is identical to the Bulk Add Method for a new rack. The second is similar to the Conventional Add Method and can only be used if your internet browser cannot perform the bulk method.


Opening the Specimen Entry - Rack Search Screen

  1. Click Add under the menu heading Specimens.
    Navigation Menu
    Specimens > Add

  2. The Specimen Entry Rack Search Screen will appear.
    Specimen Entry - Rack Search Screen


Locating & Selecting a Rack

There are two ways to locate and select the rack to which specimens will be added.


Search for Racks by Rack ID

  1. Type or Scan a Rack ID into the Search for a Rack ID Text Box. Wildcards may be used.
  2. Press the Enter Key on the keyboard or click the Search Button.
  3. A list of the racks matching the search term will be displayed. The Rack ID for each rack listed will be a clickable link.
    Specimen Entry - Rack Search Results Screen
  4. Click on a Rack ID Link to select the rack in which specimens will be added.
  5. The Specimen Entry Screen will be displayed.


Browse Containers for Racks

Containers will be listed under the Select a Container heading.

  1. Click on the Container Name Link for the container in which the rack is stored
  2. A list of the racks in the selected container will be displayed. The Rack ID for each rack listed will be a clickable link.
  3. Click on a Rack ID Link to select the rack in which specimens will be added.
  4. The Specimen Entry Screen will be displayed.


Specimen Entry Screens

At the top of specimens entry screens is the current entry method in black text, followed by the Rack ID and destination Container Name on the line below in green text.
Bulk Specimen Entry Screen
Header
Conventional Specimen Entry Screen
Header


Back to the Online Documentation

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