Overview
This is an overview of how to receive your samples, create a batch, assign it to your test, and run your test or protocol. By following this SOP, you will be able to:
Send Sample labels to your customers along with the kit
Receive your samples
Create working aliquots and assign your samples to a storage box
Assign your samples to the Labflow for the test
Run your protocol, record deviation at the step level
Print your plate map with the pick list in specific format
Log your result
Send sample labels to your customers along with the kit:
Click on the Labflow icon from the left navigation bar, and opt for the 'Sample' Tab.
From the top right corner, click on Add Samples.
Select your Sample type, and set your Status to "Awaiting Samples".
Enter the number of samples (this should be equal to the number of kits you will be sending.)
Create your samples and print labels with barcodes
Put the labels on your kit, and then send it to your customer
Receive your Samples
Once you receive the samples physically, opt for the bulk update option.
Once you have your scanner, scan the Scispot-generated labels.
Select the Sample Status column, and update your Sample Status to Sample Registered.
OR:
Once you receive the samples physically, select your Sample IDs manually.
From the Floating toolbar, opt for Bulk Update.
Select the Sample Status column> and update your Sample Status to Sample Registered/Received.
Add all your details to the respective columns.
Connect your Samples to Order details and make sure all information is captured properly.
NOTE: Make sure you have quantities logged for the parent sample before you create your aliquots. It will not allow you to create aliquots with an inadequate quantity.
Assign your samples to the Labflow
Select your preferred samples.
From the floating toolbar, select "Labflow."
This will check for QC parameters such as "Broken tubes", or "Barcode Matching."
Once qualified, you can create a new Labflow or assign your samples to an existing Labflow.
Once created, your connected Order will show up under the Order section.
All samples will also be presented under the Sample section.
To visualize the journey, click on the book-like icon beside your Flow header and open the left panel.
Mark your Order and Sample as Completed.
Select "Move on to Batch."
Create a Batch. This will cause the system to auto-select your samples, review and confirm your batch.
It will look for Quantity and IDs as a QC check, but you can add more rules.
Once confirmed, complete your Batch creation step and move on to test.
Under the Test section, click on the Add Test option, and add one or multiple tests from your Library.
Assign all working samples to Test.
Run your protocol:
Run your protocol, record deviation at the step level.
Click on the 3 dots beside your test, and initiate a run.
It will check for expiry dates for your Materials included within SOP.
It will check for QC parameters, such as equipment next calibration, maintenance dates.
If qualified, you will be able to initiate a run; if not, you will be blocked.
If qualified, it will create a protocol page for you
Open the protocol page, and run your steps.
Capture your deviation at the step level.
Assign the samples automatically to your plate via AI (this will select the working samples automatically and will add them to your plate.)
Arrange the orientation of your samples within the manifest.
Opt for 3 dots from the top right corner of your page and select "Export to Instrument."
From the drop-down, select the desired instrument and extension.
This will create the input file for your test run.
To capture your result, do \Labsheet and opt for your specific result Labsheet name.
Add your Labsheet, and feel free to record your result details manually.
Tips:
Type \ on your ELN page to trigger an array of different out-of-the-box functions
Click on the Help button from the left navigation bar for community articles
Drop an email to [email protected] for any questions
Further reading on labflows can be found here.