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 tools designed to streamline your their workflow and ensure efficient handling of these requests. This guide will provide provides lab managers with a detailed overview of the tool and its functionalities.

Creating a batch

Select Requestrequest(s) from the GSM browser by ticking the checkbox of an approved request, Once done, on the upper right click Create Batch. Users will be directed to Batch Manager > batch details.

Review batch details

1. Verify Request Information.

In the REQUESTS tab, carefully examine each request included in the batch.

2. 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 The users will be then directed to the next tab SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY.

Specify service and technology parameters

1. Select Service provider, Technology, and Marker/Assay.

In the SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY tab, choose the appropriate (1) service provider¹, (2) technology ² from the provided drop-down menus, and the (3) marker/assay³ if applicable.

2. 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 The users will then be directed to the next tab PLATE LAYOUT.

Design plate layout

1. 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.

2. Assign Internal Controls.

If applicable, choose whether to include blank or positive controls by selecting from the "Internal Controls" drop-down dropdown menu. Click on individual plate wells to assign the selected control(s).

3. 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.

4. 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.