Updating tests
As with adding tests, there are 2 methods available to update your tests: Inidividual and In Bulk
Update Test - Individual
For this method navigate to My Lab tab and click on the Test ID link of the test you intend to update.
This action will bring up MyLab Test form. Modify the fields data you wish to update and click Save.
Note: Updating the Test ID value will lead to the addition of a new test.
After saving the test data, you will be able to view it in on My Lab tab. You should also be able to locate it in the Catalog.
Update Tests - In Bulk
For this method navigate to My Lab tab and choose the tests you intend to update. Use checkboxes on the left side of the table. Choose file format option (JSON or CSV) and click Export Data button. Your selected tests will be downloaded in a single file. Open this file for edit, update the test data and save the file.
Note: Indeces data are required for the following fields: gene_area, test_type, methodology, diseases, medspecialty
To obtain the indexes:
- Click on the Plus Sign icon on the left side. That action will bring up MyLab Test form.
- Populate Gene Area, Test Type, Methodology, Diseases, Medspecialty values on the screen.
- Click "Copy" icon next to each field and paste the values over to your file. Note: Multiple index values are separated by a space.
Please consult the Test Fields page for additional details regarding test data and specific examples.
After entering the data and saving the file, you are now ready to import the data. Perform these steps:
- Click Clear button prior to Import to clear any filters and results table.
- Select the Import Data button and pick the recently saved file.
You should see Update Preview message above the results table. Review the data shown in the table. Should corrections be required, please update the file and re-import it. - Once the data appears satisfactory, press the Commit Data button. By taking this action, your imported test data will be saved. After saving the test data, you will be able to view it in on My Lab tab. You should also be able to locate it in the Catalog.