Maintaining the Test Queue

Note: Maintain Test Queue is only included in the Materials component if your agency has configured the system to use list components for test queues instead of worksheets. If your agency uses worksheets, see Using the Worksheet to Maintain Test Queues.

The Maintain Test Queue component lists sample record tests that are currently in testing or in the testing queue. You can use this component to split a sample record, add tests or test runs to a sample record, or cancel tests as needed.

The list is filtered to show only those sample record tests appropriate for your user account. For a test to appear in the list, the current user must be a lab tester for the lab unit associated with the sample record test (or be marked as an Exempt Tester).

The component lists only sample records that have an appropriate status, as determined by agency options. By default, the sample record statuses included are Pending, Logged, Received at Destination Lab, Received at Lab Unit, and In Testing. For more information, see Setting Agency Options for Test Queues.

If your system is configured to use lists for test queues, you can access the Maintain Test Queue component by clicking the Maintain Test Queue link in the Materials component.

You can locate a sample record test by typing criteria in the Quick Find search box. You can also enter a value in the Lab Unit ID field to filter the list to show only tests associated with the selected lab unit. The system displays sample rows that match your criteria.

Each sample row includes an Actions button and values in these fields:

To view or edit additional information about a sample record, select Open from the Actions menu on the sample row. The system takes you to the Sample Record Summary. See Maintaining a Sample Record for more information.

To assign tests to a sample record, select Assign Tests from the Actions menu on the sample row. The system takes you to the Assign Tests guided process. See Assigning Tests to a Sample Record for more information.

To split a sample record into one or more editable copies, select Split Sample Record from the Actions menu on the sample row. See Splitting a Sample Record for more information.

To display rows for tests assigned to a sample record, click the arrow to expand the sample row. The system lists a row for each test run assigned to the sample record. Each test row includes an Actions button and values in these fields:

You can expand a test row to show additional information about the test. You can view or change information in these fields:

For materials or material categories with an action relationship that has a value in the Test Start Duration field, the system automatically enters a Planned Test Start Date. The planned start date is calculated by adding the Test Start Duration value to the sample date. You can change the Planned Test Start Date if needed.

If needed, you can clear or select the Reportable and MAA check boxes. When the Reportable check box is cleared, the system automatically clears the MAA check box and makes it read-only. When you select the Reportable check box, you can modify the value for the MAA check box.

To record a remark, you must first select the type of remark from the Type field, then enter explanatory text in the Remark text box.

When you are finished making changes, click the Save button. The system displays a message to confirm that your changes were saved in the database.

To add another test run for an existing test, select Add Test Run from the Actions menu on the test row. The Add Test Run command is not available for tests that are marked as required. The system duplicates the row, increments the test number by one, and saves the change automatically.

To cancel a test run, expand the test row and change the setting in the Test Status field to Test Cancelled. To save the cancelation, the system requires that you enter a remark with a remark type of Cancelled. In the Remarks section of the row, click the down arrow in the Type field, and select Cancelled. In the Remarks box, type the reason for cancelling the test. Click Save to save the change.

To view or edit additional information about a sample record test, select Open from the Actions menu on the test row. The system takes you to the Testers tab on the Sample Record Test Summary. See Maintaining Sample Record Tests for more information.

If an agency view is associated with a sample record test, you can access it by selecting the agency view name from the Actions menu on the test row. Note that data in the agency view cannot be modified if the agency view association is inactive, or if the current test status is not selected for the Enter Test Results queue agency option. For general information about agency views, see Understanding Agency Views Understanding Agency Views.