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l If an analyzer is available to process a sample, the patient information is automatically
sent to the analyzer, the analyzer icon status will change to InProcess, and you can
begin processing the patient’s sample on that analyzer.
l If an analyzer is NOTavailable to process a sample, the analyzer icon will display a Busy
status in the job status area and will switch to a green Ready to Run status when the
instrument becomes ready. Tap the Ready to Run icon to begin processing the sample.
10. Analyzer the sample (consult the analyzer’s operator’s guide for detailed instructions).
OR
Tap the SNAP icon in the patient's job status area to enter results or use the SNAP Timer. The
timer will display a countdown that is specific to the type of SNAP test selected. If using the
SNAP Timer, be sure to activate the SNAP test and start the timer at the same time. For more
information, see Entering and Editing SNAP Test Results.
To initiate a sample run when connected to an integrated PIMS:
1. Enter the test request in the PIMS. The IDEXXVetLab Station Pending list populates with the test
request information.
2. Tap the desired patient from the Pending list on the Home screen and tap Run.
3. Tap to select the desired analyzer or SNAP icon(s); the selected item appears in the Current Ana-
lysis job list. If multiple analyzers or SNAP tests are available, you can select more than one (as
needed).
Note: Some analyzers can be selected multiple times for a single patient.
4. Some analyzers require additional information regarding the sample type or dilution factors—
enter that information if prompted.
5. Tap Run. The Home screen displays the selected instruments and SNAP tests in a patient-spe-
cific job status area.
l If an analyzer is available to process a sample, the patient information is automatically
sent to the analyzer, the analyzer icon status will change to InProcess, and you can
begin processing the patient’s sample on that analyzer.
l If an analyzer is NOTavailable to process a sample, the analyzer icon will display a Busy
status in the job status area and will switch to a green Ready to Run status when the
instrument becomes ready. Tap the Ready to Run icon to begin processing the sample.
6. Analyzer the sample (consult the analyzer’s operator’s guide for detailed instructions).
OR
Tap the SNAP icon in the patient's job status area to enter results or use the SNAP Timer. The
timer will display a countdown that is specific to the type of SNAP test selected. If using the
SNAP Timer, be sure to activate the SNAP test and start the timer at the same time. For more
information, see Entering and Editing SNAP Test Results.
Adding Tests to an Existing Patient Record
To add tests to an existing patient record:
1. Select the record that you want to add tests to using one of the following methods:
l Tap the patient in the Recent Test Results list and then tap Add Test.
l Tap Records, locate the desired patient, tap View Records, and then select a result and
tap Add Test.