Scispot Labflows is an advanced platform designed to streamline sample and workflow management, helping labs maintain organized records and efficient workflows. Below are some frequently asked questions to help users make the most of Scispot Labflows’ features.
FAQs
How do I update order and sample details when receiving samples?
Retrieve details with barcode scanning:
Scan with camera or barcode scanner gun: Click the "Scan" button in the top right. Here, you can decide whether to scan your barcode with your camera or barcode scanner.
Scan the TRF or sample barcode: Your relevant order or sample details will be displayed in a modal on screen.
Expand these details: Click "View Details" to see order or sample details in-page on the side panel. You can view also details in full-screen by clicking "Open in a new tab".
Edit information instantly:
Navigate to the full-screened view of the Order or Sample details.
Click “Edit”: On the details page, click "Edit" in the top right to update patient or sample details, like name, date of birth, and the number of samples received.
Bulk updates for multiple samples:
For high-volume labs, use the Bulk Update function to adjust accessioning information for multiple samples at once by filtering samples by Order ID or other identifiers.
How can I assign samples to a storage location?
Assign to an existing or new location:
Select your samples: Check one or more samples by selecting the checkboxes.
Click "Move Location" from the floating toolbar.
From here, choose to assign to an existing location or create a new location:
In order to create a new location: Enter a location name, location type (eg. Location node, Manifest Box, etc), and parent location (eg. Shelves, 4C room, etc). Lastly, click "Move items".
To assign to existing location: Navigate to the location from the options and click "Move items".
How do I create aliquots from the sample dashboard?
Select parent samples: Choose one or more parent samples with enough quantity for aliquot creation.
Click on Create children in the floating toolbar
Configure aliquot settings: Specify details such as the sample type, number of aliquots, quantity per aliquot, and barcode type (Scispot-generated or external, such as FluidX tubes).
How Can I Assign Samples to a Flow or Workflow?
Choose Samples for Workflow: Select one or more samples you want to assign to a flow.
Click "Assign to Flow" from the floating toolbar. Here, you can decide to either add samples to an existing flow or create a new flow.
Add to an existing flow: Select the flow to which you want to add these samples.
Create and add to a new flow:
How do I customize labsheet views to focus on specific sample types?
Create custom views on Labsheets: Scispot Labsheets allows you to tailor and reuse views by applying filters that display only certain sample groups, such as samples that have been accessioned.
Navigate to a labsheet: For instance, open your Sample Manager.
Create a custom view: Click the "Master View" option and select "Add new view".
Edit view details: Hover over the new view and click "Edit view info". Here, you can add filters, hide columns, and rename the view entirely
Apply filters: Open the filters tab and click "Add condition". For example, to create a view that only displays accessioned samples, add the following condition.
Click "Apply" and your view is now exclusively showing samples that have the "Accessioned" status.
Conclusion
Scispot Labflows provides a powerful, user-friendly interface that supports labs in maintaining accurate records and efficiently managing samples through various workflows. By using barcode-based retrieval, bulk updates, flexible storage assignments, workflow batching, and custom views, labs can optimize their operations and focus on delivering precise, quality results. Scispot Labflows is your lab’s partner in enhancing productivity and organization at every stage.