Change the VITROS® Slide Generation Number

When changing the VITROS® slide generation number for a test, Unity Real Time™ online creates a new test with the new slide generation number. When changing the VITROS® slide generation number, choose what to do with the old (existing test) and the range of tests for which to apply the new slide generation number.

Important: Do not use this procedure to update or correct a slide generation number. To update or correct a slide generation number, use the procedures described in Update the VITROS® Slide Generation Number.

1. Log in as a user with the Manage labs/lots/tests permission.
2. Click the Configure tab.
3. Click Test.
4. Select the lab from the Lab list.
5. Select the lot from the Lot list.
6. Select the test with the slide generation number change in the Open tests list.
7. Click Change Gen.
8. Type the new slide generation in the VITROS® slide generation number field.
9. Select an Action option for the old test:
   • Retain

     Select this option to leave the existing test open and available for data entry. This is the default selection.

   • Close

     Select this option to close the existing test and make it unavailable for data entry.

   • Delete

     Select this option to delete the existing test.

     Important: The Delete option permanently deletes all data for the test. The data cannot be retrieved. Bio-Rad recommends using the Close option to make it inactive. You can also export the data to another file before deleting it. See Export Data for more information.

10. Select an Apply to option:
    • Selected test

      Select this option to apply the new slide generation number only to the currently selected test. This is the default selection.

    • Current lab

      Select this option to apply the new slide generation number to all identical tests in the current lab number.

      All labs
      Select this option to apply the new slide generation number to all identical tests in the current database.

11. Click OK.