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To add characterizations to a sample

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the Sample Characterization Summary

With read-only access, you can review a summary of characterization information and annotations added to the sample.

To access characterization functions in the Navigation Tree

  1. Perform Search for a search for the sample.
  2. Click Edit in the search results row.

  3. The Navigation Tree appears on the left sidebar and comprises functions which you can use to add annotations to the sample.

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  4. Click the Characterizations link. 

  5. The All tab displays characterizations already added to the sample. The remaining tabs show annotations specific to those categories.

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    If you are a curator, you can review existing characterizations, as well as add, edit, delete, and copy characterizations. If you have read-only access, see  Viewing Characterizations Summary.

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  2. Click Characterizations

With read-only access, you can review a summary of characterization information on the All tab and annotations added to the sample under the physico-chemical, In Vitro, and In Vivo subcategory tabs.

To view a sample characterizations summary

  1. Perform a search for the sample.
  2. Click Edit in the search results row.
  3. In the Navigation Tree on the left sidebar, click the Characterizations link

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    The All tab displays characterizations already added to the sample by category. Additional tabs show annotations added to the sample for each subcategory.
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    If you are a curator, you can review existing characterizations, as well as add, edit, delete, and copy characterizations. If you have read-only access, see Viewing Characterizations Summary.

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To add a physico-chemical characterization

  1. Access the a sample and characterization functions.

  2. Click the  All or the Physico-Chemical Characterizations tab. Both tabs display five sections, but theAll tab provide provides customizations based what you select in the Characterization Type* field.

  3. Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.

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    SectionWhat to Do
    Physico-Chemical CharacterizationFill in the general information about the characterization.
    [Characterization] PropertiesDisplays only for Physical State, Shape and Solubility characterizations. Define properties for the characterization, if applicable.
    Design and MethodsComplete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data.
    Finding

    Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

    Analysis and ConclusionsEnter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data.
    Copy to other Samples...Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferrred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact.

  4. When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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Defining Physico-Chemical Design and Methods

The following table lists and describes the Fill in the following Design and Methods fieldsinformation as needed.

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Describing Findings for Physico-Chemical Characterization

In the Finding sectionssection, you can add one or more publications relevant to the sample, as well as data derived for the sample. You can add as many files and derived data as you wish, or you can add derived data without adding files.

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In vitro characterization allows you to add characterizations for the nanomaterial component of the sample derived from analytical techniques performed under in vitro conditions.

To add an in vitro characterization

  1. Access the a sample and characterization functions.

  2. Click the  All or In Vitro Characterizations tab. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization* field.

  3. Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.

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    Field/SectionWhat to Do
    In Vitro CharacterizationFill in the general information about the characterization.
    [Characterization] Properties]Displays only for Cytotoxicity, Enzyme Induction and Transfection in vitro characterizations. Define properties for the characterization, if applicable.
    Design and MethodsComplete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data.
    Finding

    Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

    Analysis and ConclusionsEnter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data.
    Copy to Other Samples...Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact.

  4. When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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Defining In Vitro Design and Methods

In Fill in the following Design and Methods sections, complete the fields as described in the following tableinformation as needed.

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To add an in vivo characterization

  1. Access the a sample and characterization functions.

  2. Click the All or In Vivo Characterizations tab. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization* field.

  3. Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.

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    Field/SectionWhat to Do
    In Vivo CharacterizationFill in the general information about the characterization.
    [Characterization] PropertiesDisplays for in vivo characterizations.
    Design and MethodsComplete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data.
    Findings

    Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

    Analysis and ConclusionsEnter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data.
    Copy to Other Samples...

    Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact.

  4. When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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Defining In Vivo Design and Methods

In Fill in the following Design and Methods sections, complete the fields as described in the following tableinformation as needed.

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To print a characterization

  1. Access a sample and characterization.
  2. Open the sample of your choice.
  3. In the Navigation Tree on the left sidebar, click the Characterizations button. The All tab displays the characterizations summary.

  4. Click the Print hyperlink at the top right of the page.

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    If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data.

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To export a characterization

  1. Access a sample and characterization.
  2. Open the sample of your choice.
  3. In the Navigation Tree on the left sidebar, click the Characterizations button. The All tab displays the characterizations summary.

  4. Click the Export hyperlink at the top right of the page.

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    If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data.

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To edit a characterization

  1. Access a sample and characterization.
  2. Open the sample of your choice.
  3. In the Navigation Tree on the left sidebar, click the Characterizations button. The All tab displays the characterizations summary.

  4. Click the Edit hyperlink at the right of the characterization section you want to change. This opens the corresponding Characterization page where you can edit the file by following the same directions as described for creating characterizations.

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Copying Characterizations

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To copy characterizations, open the sample characterization form that displays the characterization

  1. Access a sample and characterization.
  2. Open the sample of your choice.
  3. In the Navigation Tree on the left sidebar, click the Characterizations button. The All tab displays the characterizations summary.
  4. On the characterization summary page, click the Edit hyperlink at the right of the section you want to copy. This opens the corresponding Characterization page.
  5. At the bottom of the page, in the Copy to other samples... box, select one or more samples that have the same primary point of contact (those listed).
  6. Click the Also copy characterization results? box .

  7. Click Submit to execute copy the copy functioncharacterization.

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    If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data.

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titleDeleting a characterization

This only deletes the characterization(s) for the selected sample. If the characterization(s) is copied for other samples, the characterization will not be deleted.

  1. Access a sample and characterization.
  2. Open the sample of your choice.
  3. In the Navigation Tree on the left sidebar, click the Characterizations button. The All tab displays the characterizations summary.
  4. Click the Edit hyperlink at the right of the section you want to delete. This opens the corresponding Characterization page.

  5. Click the Delete button at the bottom left of the page.

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    If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data.

    Deleted characterizations are placed in the sample archive for history purposes.

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