HUMS Hospital

Based on the latest data received from the client, certain laboratory tests require more than one sample type and corresponding container type under a single test code.

Example:

Test: fungal Culture
Sample Type:
Sterile samples:
1) Blood in culture bottle
2) CSF
3) Other Sterile Fluid
4) Tissue/ Tissue
5) Biopsy

Non-sterile samples:
1) Sputum, BAL
2) Urine
3) Pus
4) Swab
5) Skin scraping
6) Nail clippings
7) Hair sample
Container Type:
1) Bijou Bottle - CSF
2) Petri Dish - skin scrapings, nail scrapings, hair samples, corneal scrapings

Currently, the system appears to support only a single sample type and container type mapping per test code. However, under Masters > Sample Type, there is already an existing capability to configure combined sample types (e.g., “Nasal & Throat”), which was previously implemented for UCSI.

Requirement

The system shall support configuration and display of multiple sample types and corresponding container types for a single test code.

Functional Requirements
1. The system must allow multiple sample types to be mapped to one test code.
2. The system must allow multiple container types to be mapped to one test code.
3. The mapping between sample type and container type must be maintained correctly based on test requirements.
4. During order entry and sample collection, all configured sample types and container types for the selected test must be displayed clearly.
5. The system should support display format combining multiple sample types and container types under a single test.
6. Existing functionality for combined sample types configured in Masters > Sample Type (e.g., “Nasal & Throat”) should remain unaffected.
7. The enhancement should support both:
Predefined combined sample types from master setup
Multiple individual sample/container mappings under a single test code
8. Example Scenario
Sample Type

Sterile Samples

Blood in culture bottle
CSF
Other Sterile Fluid
Tissue/Tissue
Biopsy

Non-Sterile Samples

Sputum/BAL
Urine
Pus
Swab
Skin scraping
Nail clippings
Hair sample

Container Type
Bijou Bottle – CSF
Petri Dish – Skin scrapings, Nail scrapings, Hair samples, Corneal scrapings

*Expected Outcome *
Users will be able to configure and process tests requiring multiple specimen types and containers without creating duplicate test codes or manual workarounds.

The system should clearly display all required sample types and corresponding container types for accurate sample collection and processing.