When results entry is complete and sample has a status of Testing Complete, the Results Entry user can optionally send any sample records for review prior to sending the spec execution for QA approval.
To review a sample:
When the Results Entry user sends sample record(s) on the optional approval workflow, a task is sent to the specified approver(s). Click the task link.
The task may have been sent to more than one person but only one person needs to complete it. Click Accept to accept the task.
Check the Exception Summary to quickly find and focus your review on any results that were previously out of specification or had revisions during results entry. Click into any exception for more details.
Name Indicates Description Out of Specification Result does not meet Criteria with an indication of Out of Specification Previously Out of Specification Result was out of specification prior to being edited, and is no longer out of specification Out of Control Result does not meet Criteria with an indication of Alert Revised Result was changed after result evaluation Reopened Lab Test has been reopened Retested Lab Test has been retested Review the tests performed for the sample. Click any of the test definition links to see more details.
In the Sample Documents section, open the Transcription Document to compare it against the entered results.
Review the Results. Click any of the Test Definition links to see more details.
When you’re finished reviewing, click Complete to complete the task.
Provide your verdict.
Select Return for Edits if you anticipate approving the sample but edits are needed first. Enter the Reason for Return and click Complete. It will be returned to the Results Entry user to make edits and then send for approval again.
Select Reject Sample if you will not move forward with approving the sample. Enter the Reason for Rejection, provide your e-signature, and click Complete. Rejecting a sample invalidates the sample and test(s) and the results will not be included on the CoA.
Select Approve Sample to approve the sample. Provide your e-signature and click Complete. The sample and test(s) are Approved.