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Loaded samples with valid SIDs that do not have a matched test order will not be
processed until either an associated test request is located or a test order is manually
added.
Batch Loading
Specimens can be "batched" together as a group or as a sequence of specimens to
all have the same assay test orders. If the system is not configured to interact with an
LIS, the system automatically associates test orders with specimens based upon the
sample default settings on the Sample Rack screen. Under this testing scenario,
there are two (2) pathways for the system to proceed with assigning a test order to
the corresponding specimens:
Samples with Barcodes
System scans the tubes upon loading and uses the SID barcode to positively track
patient samples from the time they were loaded until the time they receive a result.
Define the sample defaults prior to sample loading according to instructions in the
Setting Sample Defaults section (see Sample Defaults on page 117).
Samples without Barcodes
System can assign Sample IDs (SIDs) to samples without barcodes based upon
configuration settings.
If the Enable Non-Barcode Sample Loading configuration is enabled, samples
without barcodes are assigned SIDs based upon the sample default settings. Set
these sample default settings according to the instructions in the Configuring
Additional Sample Defaults section (see Enable Non-Barcode Sample Loading on
page 224).
If the Enable Auto Sample ID Assignment for Unreadable Barcode configuration
is enabled, samples without barcodes are assigned an auto-generated SID number
based upon rack position. If results verification is required, samples with auto-
generated SIDs need to be corrected before sample results can be verified (see
Enable Non-Barcode Sample Loading on page 224).
Database Administration
From the Data Management screen, configure the system to automatically purge system
logs from the database to better enable efficient system operation. Purging of data can be
done either automatically or as part of routine maintenance. It is recommended that the
system's automatic purge configuration settings for all three (3) log types and the results
are configured for a maximum of 365 days. Purged data is permanently deleted from the
Panther System database.
Purge data when the system is in the Setup or Ready state. Only an Administrator can
perform these tasks (see Adding Operator Accounts on page 240).
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