What is an Accession?
An accession is the central work order in bLIS. It represents a batch of test orders for a specific subject (patient or donor) and one or more samples. Each accession is uniquely identified by an 8-digit accession number. Accessions belong to a subject and track:- Subject — The patient or donor being tested (parent entity)
- Samples — The biological specimens collected for testing
- Test orders — The specific tests to be performed
- Organizations — The client who requested the tests, the lab performing them, and any reference labs involved
Accession Lifecycle
An accession moves through several stages from creation to final reporting:New
The accession is created with subject information, requested tests, and sample details. The accession status is “new” until specimens are received.
Received
Samples arrive at the lab and are logged into the system. The accession status changes to “received” when specimens are checked in.
In Progress
Lab technicians perform the ordered tests and enter results. The accession is “in progress” while testing is underway.
Completed
All test results have been entered and validated. The accession is “completed” and ready for reporting.
An accession can be cancelled at any stage if testing cannot proceed. Cancelled accessions do not continue through the normal lifecycle.
Key Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Accession ID | A unique identifier automatically assigned to each accession |
| Priority | The urgency level (routine, urgent, STAT) |
| Status | Current stage in the accession lifecycle |
| Subject | The patient or donor linked to this accession |
| Creating Org | The organization that submitted the request |
| Receiving Lab | The lab responsible for processing |
Working with Accessions
Managing Accessions
Step-by-step guide for creating, receiving, and tracking accessions.
Test Orders
Learn about the individual tests within an accession.