To manage Microbiology on the preLink V3 LIMS, select "Administration > Micro Management" on the preLink menu bar. 


Or, on a customized preLink menu, select "Administration > Test Management > Micro Management".


This will bring you to the following screen:


  • Click on "Antibiotic Management", and the following screen will appear: 


Here you can search, add, edit, and delete antibiotics on the preLink V3 LIMS.



Search


  • In the middle search parameter drop-down list, select the Name, Code, or Print Name of the antibiotic. 
  • In the search field, enter either the Name, Code, or Print Name of the antibiotic.
  • Click on "Search".


To quickly clear the Search field:

  • Click on "Clear". 


(The "Find Any" checkbox is used to broaden the search. Untick to search by the exact word entered).



Add a New Antibiotic


  • Click on "+ Add new record" (above the list, below Search). 


A window will appear to the right, as shown below.



  • Enter the details of the antibiotic in the provided fields.
  • Click on "Insert" to add it it to the list, (or click on "Cancel" to cancel all changes).


Note: "Show Order" is a number that will determine the position of the antibiotic as it is shown in the Microbiology result entry section (see Microbiology Result Entry).



Edit/delete an Antibiotic


To edit an antibiotic: 


  • Click on "Edit" on the far right of an antibiotic in the list. 


The Details window will appear on the right.


  • Edit the details of the antibiotic.  
  • Click on "Update" (or click on "Cancel" to cancel all changes).


To delete an antibiotic: 


  • Click on "Delete" on the far right of an antibiotic in the list (or in the Details window when editing). 
  • Click on "OK" in the confirmation pop-up box.