Add/edit/copy/delete a single test

These instructions explain how to add an individual test to your laboratory test directory. To upload all of your tests from an Excel or CSV spreadsheet see Upload multiple tests.

Note: Save your work regularly, as the Gateway system will log you out after 2 hours. When the system logs you out, you will be required to log in again and any unsaved work will be lost.

  1. Select Add Test in the lower portion of the page.

    Note: You can also copy existing tests in your laboratory test directory to expedite the creation process. See the Copy a single test topic.

  2. Enter a Test Number and Test Name.
  3. Choose a Start Date, or leave the current date. The start date determines when the test shows publicly.
  4. (Optional) Choose a Test End Date. Leave the field blank if you want the test to remain active until you manually choose to remove the test.
  5. Enter the information required for each field found in the Test detail tabs, Right Margin containers, and Entry Boxes (if available).

    Note: Use the Editing tool to modify the format of your text and include links, images, documents, and tables in your fields. The editing tool opens when you click inside the applicable field.

  1. Select Publish in the lower portion of the page.

    Note: If you're not ready to publish, select Save Draft to save your work and return later. To access a draft, select Admin and then the Test Submission tab. Drafts appear in the Test(s) Draft list.

    The Test Detail dialog box opens.

  2. If needed, select an Effective Date. This is the date the test will become active.
  3. Enter any comments in the Comments text box.

    4. Note: A comment may not be required based on settings. See Change comment requirements for more information.

  4. Select Save.

To add a test that is performed by ARUP to your laboratory test directory, see Add/edit an ARUP test.

You can edit existing tests in your laboratory test directory. You can also save edits to be released at a future date as pending changes. To edit an existing test in your laboratory test directory:

  1. Search for the test.
  2. Select the appropriate test.
  3. Select Edit Test at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Enter/edit any fields as necessary.
  5. Select Publish at the bottom of the screen.

    Note: If you're not ready to publish, select Save Draft to save your work and return later. You can locate the draft later by searching or by selecting Admin and then the Test Submission tab. Drafts appear in the Test(s) Draft list.

    6. The Test Detail dialog box opens.

  6. If needed, select an Effective Date. This is the date the edits will become active. See Add pending (time-delayed) changes for more information.
  7. Enter any test change comments in the Comments text box.

    Note: A comment may not be required based on settings. See Change comment requirements for more information.

  8. Select Save.

Note: If you need to edit a test that has imported ARUP data, see edit an ARUP test.

You can copy existing tests in your laboratory test directory to expedite the creation process. To copy an existing test in your laboratory test directory:

  1. Search for the test.
  2. Select the appropriate test.
  3. Select Copy Test at the bottom of the screen. A copy of the test opens.

    4. Note: The test number, name, start date, and end date information is not included in the copy. Pending, draft, or submitted tests cannot be copied.

  4. Enter/edit any fields as necessary.
  5. Select Publish at the bottom of the screen.

    Note: If you're not ready to publish, select Save Draft to save your work and return later. You can locate the draft later by searching or by selecting Admin and then the Test Submission tab. Drafts appear in the Test(s) Draft list.

  6. The Test Detail dialog box opens.

  7. If needed, select an Effective Date. This is the date the edits will become active. See Add pending (time-delayed) changes for more information.
  8. Enter any test change comments in the Comments text box.

    Note: A comment may not be required based on settings. See Change comment requirements for more information.

  9. Select Save.

Note: Deleting a test cannot be undone. To restore a test, you will need to add the test as you would a new test.

  1. Search for the test.
  2. Select the appropriate test.
  3. Select Delete Test at the bottom of the screen.

    4. The Delete Test Comments dialog box opens.

  4. Enter your test deletion reasons in the text box.
  5. Select Delete.