Adding maintenance tasks can be done when creating a new instrument type or editing a current instrument's tasks. First follow the steps in the links below. Then when you are ready refer back to this page if you need to add a maintenance task that uses a reagent or control.
The purpose of this option is to require that the lot used in a task is specified. This will assure the lot is logged and valid.
Before you begin the steps below you should have already added the names of your Reagents or Controls when the instrument type was added. If not select the link above to Add a New Instrument or Edit an Existing Instrument.
Steps to Add a Maintenance Task that uses a Reagent or Control:
1. Select "Administration" from the Menu
2. Select the "Instruments" tab
3. Select the desired Instrument
4. Select "Edit" located beside the bolded Instrument Name
5. Select the "+ Add Maintenance Task" button
6. Enter the name of the task to be completed
7. Add a note if necessary, this note will appear under the task for the user when task is selected to be marked as complete
8. Select the fixed schedule or frequency of the task from the drop down list (if the frequency you need is not listed please email ELL at support@lablogs.co with the desired frequency)
9. Check the box if this task Affects Compliance (check is defaulted)
10. Below "Task Uses Lots" select the correct reagent or control that is used (you may select as many as necessary)
11. Add the Data Field/s for this task (use the links below for more help)
12. Select "Save Task"
13. When you have finished editing the instrument select "Finish"
