MANSOQ Laboratory & radiology
Create a specimen definition
This flow describes how to create a new specimen definition for your facility in MANSOQ. Pre-requisites - You are a member of the facility. - You have the permissions listed below. Permissions Permission Access --- --- Can Read Specimen…
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Overview
This flow describes how to create a new specimen definition for your facility in MANSOQ.
Pre-requisites
- You are a member of the facility.
- You have the permissions listed below.
Permissions
| Permission | Access |
|---|---|
| Can Read Specimen Definition | Lets you open the specimen definitions list of the facility. |
| Can Create Specimen Definition on Facility | Lets you create a new specimen definition for your facility. |
Steps
1. Open the specimen definitions list
- Go to your facility.
- Select Settings.
- Select Specimen Definitions.
2. Start a new definition
Click Add Definition.
3. Fill in the basic information
Complete the fields under Basic Information.
| Components | What it captures |
|---|---|
| Title | The name of the specimen definition. Required. |
| Slug | A short identifier that is unique in the facility. MANSOQ makes a slug from the title, and you can edit it. Use 5 to 25 characters. Use letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens only. Required. |
| Status | Draft, Active, or Retired. MANSOQ selects Active. Required. |
| Derived From URI | The web address of the definition that this specimen definition is based on. Enter a complete web address. Optional. |
| Description | Extra detail about the specimen definition. Required. |
4. Add the specimen details
Complete the fields under Specimen Details.
| Components | What it captures |
|---|---|
| Type Collected | The type of specimen to collect. Search for the type in the list. Required. |
| Collection | The method that staff use to collect the specimen. Search for the method in the list. Optional. |
| Patient Preparation | The instructions for the patient before collection. Click Add for each instruction. Optional. |
5. Add the type tested information
Complete the fields under Type Tested Information. All fields in this section are optional.
| Components | What it captures |
|---|---|
| Is Derived | A switch that records if the tested specimen comes from another specimen. MANSOQ sets the switch to off. |
| Single Use | A switch that records if the laboratory uses the specimen one time only. MANSOQ sets the switch to off. |
| Preference | Preferred or Alternate. MANSOQ selects Preferred. |
| Retention time | The time that the laboratory keeps the specimen. Enter a number and select a unit. |
| Requirement | The requirements for the delivery and the special handling of the specimen. |
Complete the fields under Container Information to describe the container.
| Components | What it captures |
|---|---|
| Description | Extra detail about the container. |
| Cap | The cap type of the container. Search for the cap type in the list. |
| Capacity | The volume of the container. Enter a number and select a unit. |
| Minimum Volume | The smallest usable volume. Select the Quantity tab to enter a number and a unit. Select the Text tab to enter a description. |
| Preparation | The steps to prepare the container before collection. |
6. Save the definition
Click Save. To leave the form without saving, click Cancel.
Expected Outcome
- MANSOQ shows the message "Specimen definition created".
- MANSOQ opens the specimen definitions list. The list shows the definitions with the Status Active.
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Source evidence
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