Genotyping Service Manager GSM and Batch Manager BM
Laboratory managers play a crucial role in overseeing and managing genotyping service requests. GSM and BM are a powerful tool designed to streamline your workflow and ensure efficient handling of these requests. This guide will provide lab managers with a detailed overview of the tool and its functionalities.
Creating a Batch
Select Request(s) from the GSM browser by ticking the 
checkbox of an approved request, Once done, on the upper right click Create Batch. User will be directed to Batch manager > batch details.
Batch manager > batch details
Reviewing Batch Details
Verify Request Information.
In the REQUESTS tab, carefully examine each request included in the batch.
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Now the selected marker group(s)/Trait(s) are clearly displayed as part of the essential request details in the data browser. You can also find this information summarized in the gray-shaded section |
Add More Requests.
If needed, use the "Add Request(s) to Batch" button to include additional eligible requests. Once done, on the upper right click Next. User will be then directed to the next tab SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY.
Specifying SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY Parameters
Select Service provider, Technology, and Marker/Assay.
In the SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY tab, choose the appropriate service provider1, technology2 from the provided drop-down menus and the marker/assay3 if applicable.
Choose Marker group(s) (Optional).
Select the desired marker panels from the available options and add them to the selected marker group(s). Once done, on the upper right click Next. User will then be directed to the next tab PLATE LAYOUT.
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For fixed Marker Groups, the markers and assays will be automatically chosen, and the selection feature will be inactive and unavailable. |
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A paginated view will be used to display markers and assays, with the first 10 items shown initially. Users can access additional items by moving to subsequent pages. |
Designing PLATE LAYOUT
Select Plate Size.
In the PLATE LAYOUTtab, specify the desired plate size. The system will automatically generate a corresponding plate layout, including a unique Plate Name.
Assign Internal Controls.
If applicable choose whether to include blank or positive controls by selecting from the "Internal Controls" drop-down menu. Click on individual plate wells to assign the selected control(s).
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Determine Sample Arrangement.
Specify the desired sample arrangement in the "Plate Fill Direction" and preview the layout using the "Generate Plate Sample" button. The default plate sample orientation is Column.
Submit Batch.
Once done, on the upper right click Submit. A notification will confirm that the batch has been created successfully. The laboratory manager will be redirected to the Batch Manager data browser.
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The Batch Manager browser provides information on the status and service provider for each batch |
