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SectionWhat to Do
Physico-Chemical CharacterizationFill in the general information about the characterization.
Characterization Properties

If you select one of the following characterization types, you need to fill in additional properties.

  • Physical State
  • Shape
  • Solubility
Design and MethodsComplete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data.
Finding Info

Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

In the Finding section, you can also add a file to a physico-chemical characterization.

Analysis and ConclusionsEnter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data.

Copy to

other

Other Samples...with the Same Primary Organization

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.

When you

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finished, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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Defining the Physico-Chemical Characterization

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FieldDescription
Characterization Type*

Characterization Type is already selected as Physico-Chemical Characterization(required).

Characterization Name*

You must select Select the name of the Characterizationcharacterization (required).

Assay Type

The field populates automatically based on Characterization Name selection.

To create a new, non-standard Assay Type

  • Select other.
  • Enter a New Assay Type, and click Add. 
  • The new Assay Type is added to the list.
Protocol Name – VersionIf available, select a protocol from which the data is derived. If displayed, click the hyperlink to the protocol text file to open or save the file.
Characterization SourceSelect or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
Characterization DateSelect or enter the date the characterization was made (dd/mm/yyyy).

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Design and Methods FieldDescription

Design and Methods Description

Enter a description for the characterization design and methods.

Info
titleExtra lines add

If you include an extra line between text in the Design and Methods Description, the line separation is preserved when you save or update the characterization.

Technique and Instrument

Include Page
Technique and instrument
Technique and instrument

Technique*

Include Page
Technique
Technique

Abbreviation

Include Page
Abbreviation
Abbreviation

DescriptionEnter a description of the technical and instrument.
Instrument

Include Page
Instrument
Instrument

Click Save to add the information to the sample When you are finished, click Save or Cancel to close the window section without saving data.

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Describing Findings for Physico-Chemical Characterization

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  1. Access a sample and characterization.

  2. Click the All tab or the In Vitro Characterizations tab and click Add next to In Vitro Characterization.

  3. Both tabs provide customizations based on your Characterization Type* selection.

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

    Anchor
    AddInVitroCharacterization
    AddInVitroCharacterization

    Field/SectionWhat to Do
    In Vitro CharacterizationFill in the general information about the characterization.
    Characterization PropertiesDisplays 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 Info

    Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

    In the Finding section, you can also add a file to an in vitro characterization.

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

  5. When you finishfinished, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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FieldDescription
Characterization Type*

The Characterization Type is already selected as In Vitro Characterization(required).

Characterization Name*

You must select Select the name of the Characterizationcharacterization (required).

Assay Type

The field populates automatically based on Characterization Name selection.

To create a new, non-standard Assay Type

  • Select other.
  • Enter a New Assay Type, and click Add. 
  • The new Assay Type is added to the list.
Protocol Name – Version

If available, select the protocol from which the data is derived.

  • A hyperlink to the protocol text file should appear (if the protocol is not private to the user and the protocol file exists). However, protocol files are not required. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file.
  • A hyperlink to the protocol text file should appear (if the protocol is not private to the user and the protocol file exists - ie. protocol files are not required).
Characterization SourceSelect or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
Characterization DateSelect from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made . Acceptable format: dd(dd/mm/yyyy).

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Assay Type Options for In Vitro Characterizations

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Design and Methods FieldDescription
Design and Methods Description

Enter a description for the characterization design and methods.

Info
titleExtra lines add

If you include an extra line between text in the Design and Methods Description, the line separation is preserved when you save or update the characterization.

Technique and Instrument

Include Page
Technique and instrument
Technique and instrument

Technique*

Include Page
Technique
Technique

Abbreviation

Include Page
Abbreviation
Abbreviation

DescriptionEnter a description of the technique and instrument.
Instrument

Include Page
Instrument
Instrument

Once you enter the dataWhen you are finished, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window section without saving data.

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Describing Findings for an In Vitro Characterization

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  1. Access a sample and characterization.

  2. Click the All tab or the In Vitro Characterizations tab and click Add next to In Vitro Characterization.

  3. Both tabs provide customizations based on your Characterization Type* selection.

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

    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.
    Finding Info

    Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

    In the Finding section, you can also add a file to an in vivo characterization.

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

    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.

  5. When you finishfinished, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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, select Characterization Name Add.  The new characterization is added the Characterization Name list.
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FieldDescription
Characterization Type*

The Characterization Type is already selected as Select the In Vivo Characterization type (required).

Characterization Name*

You must select Select the name of the Characterization you want to add or select an "other" option to create a new or select from an existing, non-standard Assay Type.

Info
If you select Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity, there are no customizations on this Characterization page based on either of these selections.
To select an existing, non-standard Assay Type, based on Characterization Type, select other_vv or other_ex_vv

characterization (required).

Assay Type

The field populates automatically based on Characterization Name selection.

To create a new, non-standard Assay Type

  • Select other.
  • Enter a New
  • Assay Type, and click
  • Add. 
  • The new Assay Type is added to the list
Assay Type

Leave this blank or select a type.

  • With Characterization Name, other_vv or other_ex_vv, select from existing, non-standard Assay Types.
    • With Characterization Name, other, create a new, non-standard Assay Type
    • .
    Protocol Name – VersionSelect from the drop-down list the protocol from which the data is derived. A hyperlink of the protocol text file may appear. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file.
    Characterization SourceSelect from the drop-down list or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
    Characterization DateSelect from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made . Acceptable format: (dd/mm/yyyy).

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    Defining In Vivo Design and Methods

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    Design and Methods FieldDescription

    Design and Methods Description

    Enter a description for the characterization design and methods.

    Info
    titleAdding extra lines

    If you include an extra line between text in the Characterizations free text, Design and Methods Description, the line separation is preserved when you save or update the characterization.

    Technique and Instrument

    Include Page
    Technique and instrument
    Technique and instrument

    Technique*

    Include Page
    Technique
    Technique

    Abbreviation

    Include Page
    Abbreviation
    Abbreviation

    DescriptionEnter a description of the technique and instrument.
    Instrument

    Include Page
    Instrument
    Instrument

    Once you specify the dataWhen you are finished, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window section without saving data.

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    Describing Findings for In Vivo Characterizations

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    Click Add to expand the section, then add data and conditions and add a file to the characterization.

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    Adding Data and Conditions to an In Vivo Characterization

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