LabLynx KB:Limit group management

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Introduction

LabLynx enables you to add and edit reference analyte group (limit group) information, including limit group parameter information and PIMS limit sets.

System administrators use LabLynx ELab to manage reference analyte groups information, including:

reference analyte group details
references
limit group parameters
PIMS limit sets

Adding or editing limit group information

The Limit Groups List screen displays limit group information currently defined in the system:

1. From the Limit Groups List, select a group name or click New:

2. Complete the fields of the top area. Fields in bold are required. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Group Name	Enter the name of the group.
Type Name	Select from the drop-down list.
Effective Start Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Effective End Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Eff. From Mon.	Enter a month.
Eff. From Day	Enter a day.
Eff. To Mon.	Enter a month.
Eff. To Day	Enter a day.
Published	Select the check box to publish the limit group.
Active	Select the check box to activate the limit group.

3. Complete the fields of the reference area. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
CFR	Type the CFR.
CFR Sub	Type the CFR sub.
Fine Amount	Type the fine amount.
Local Code Reference	Type the local code reference.

4. In the Limit Group Parameter area, click a parameter name or click New:

5. Complete the fields of the top area. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Limit Name	Type the limit name.
Is Federal Limit	Select the check box if this is a federal limit.
Published	Select the check box to publish the limit group parameter.
Active	Select the check box to activate the limit group parameter.

6. Complete the fields of the PIMS Limit Sets area under each column. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Limit Type	Select the limit type from the drop-down list.
Operator	Select the operator from the drop-down list.
Limit Value	Enter the limit value.
Unit Name	Select from the drop-down list.
M (Mass)	Select the check box if the limits for the sample point are mass-based.