DESCRIPTION |
When an Anatomic Pathology (AP) case is accessioned, this parameter will
having any gaps in the accession numbering, however, there is the
possibility that some accessions might be out of sequence.
'Next Available Sequential Number' - The system will start searching from
the last accession number that was logged in, and the next available
number that is found in that accession area will be used as the default
accession number for the new case being logged in. Choosing this method
should better keep the accession numbers in sequence, but there is the
possibility that some gaps in the numbering might be introduced.
control how the system should assign a default accession number to the
If no selection is made, the system will default to 'First Available
Number'.
case being logged in. (Note: The user will still be able to override the
default, and select a different accession number, if they so choose).
'First Available Number' - The system will start searching from number
one, and the first available accession number that is found in that
accession area will be used as the default accession number for the new
case being logged in. Choosing this method will minimize the likelihood of
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