Link species, breeds and sexes for labs
Link Cornerstone species, breeds and sex names with the species, breeds and sex names for each laboratory type you use, from those in the Lab list. This will save you time when ordering tests. Note: To view the lab list and your laboratories installed in Cornerstone, navigate to Activities > Lab Work > Laboratories.
Before you start
Security
- Lab – Link Lab Species
- Lab – Link Lab Breeds
- Lab – Link Lab Sex
Setup
- Species and breeds
- Patient Sexes
- IDEXX in-house diagnostics Laboratory installed
- IDEXX Reference Laboratory installed
Important!
- The Avian species are linked at the initial IDEXX Reference Laboratories order created for each Avian breed.
- Once a breed is linked, it is saved. If you believe it was mapped incorrectly, contact Cornerstone Support to rectify.
Link species to labs
Navigate to Activities > Lab Work > Setup Lab Links > Link Species.

- From the Lab drop-down list, select the appropriate laboratory.
- Cornerstone species are displayed in the left column, and the laboratory descriptions are displayed in the right column.
- For each row, select a value in the right column that corresponds to the Cornerstone value.
- Click OK.
Link breeds to labs
Navigate to Activities > Lab Work > Setup Lab Links > Link Breeds.

- From the Lab drop-down list, select the appropriate laboratory.
- From the Species drop-down list, select the species.
- Cornerstone values are displayed in the left column, and the laboratory descriptions are displayed in the right column.
- For each row, select a value in the right column that corresponds to the Cornerstone value.
- Click OK. Repeat as needed for each species.
Link sexes to labs
Navigate to Activities > Lab Work > Setup Lab Links > Link Sexes.

- From the Lab drop-down list, select the appropriate laboratory.
- Cornerstone species are displayed in the left column, and the laboratory descriptions are displayed in the right column.
- For each row, select a value in the right column that corresponds to the Cornerstone value.
- Click OK.