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Reply to lab query

In the EDC application, you can reply to the open lab queries assigned to you. Replying to an open lab query initiates communication about the query in the application. This helps in the process of resolution by introducing the discussion within the system that is traceable and accessible to all the involved personnel.

To reply to an open lab query
  1. In the EDC application header, select the STUDY INFO tab.

  2. In the left pane, select Lab > Site Normal Range.

    Accessing normal range list
    Figure 1. Accessing normal range list

  3. On the Normal Range List page that appears, do one of the following:

    • To access the lab query opened for a category, in the Normal Range List table, next to the category name, select the query icon open_query_icon.png.

      Accessing category queries
      Figure 2. Accessing category queries

    • To access the lab query opened for a specific test, in the Normal Range List table, select the query symbol open_query_icon.png next to the lab name. Then on the Lab Data page that opens, locate the test of your interest and select the query symbol open_query_icon.png next to its name.

      Accessing lab test queries
      Figure 3. Accessing lab test queries

    Tip

    Depending on the query status, the query symbol differs—My Open Manual Query My_Open_Manual_Query_icon.png, My Paused Manual Query paused_query_icon.png, Overdue Open Manual Query Overdue_open_manual_query_icon_.png, and so on.

  4. In the side panel that expands, in the Reply field, enter your insights on the query topic.

    Replying to lab query
    Figure 4. Replying to lab query

  5. Select red_check_icon.png to save the reply.

Once completed, the reply is saved and becomes available to other users accessing the lab query.

Query reply added
Figure 5. Query reply added