LabLynx KB:Sample receiving

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Introduction

LabLynx enables you to add and edit sample receiving information. You can edit specific information for collection data, sample point data, disposal data, comments, test assignments, and applications. You can also reprint labels.

System Administrators use LabLynx ELab to manage sample receiving information, including:

sample details
collection data
sample point data
disposal data
comments
test assignments
sample applications
reprinting labels
PIMS sample fractions

Adding or editing sample information

The Samples List screen displays sample information currently defined in the system:

1. From the Samples List, select a sample number or click New:

Note: Some buttons pictured will not appear for new records.

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

Field	Description
Sample Point Ref ID	Click the link to open the Sample Pt. Ref Lookup screen and select a record from the Sample Pt. Ref List.
Priority	Select a priority from the drop-down list.
Sample Type	Select the type from the drop-down list. Type the first letter(s) of the type in the field to the left for faster selection from the drop-down list.
Lab Due Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Billable	Select the check box to make the sample billable.
COC Number	Click the link to open the Chain of Custody Lookup screen and select a COC number from the Chain of Custody List.
Received	Select the check box if the sample has been received.
Sample Hold	Select the check box if there is a hold on the sample.
Review Complete	Select the check box if the review is complete.
Cancel Hold	Select from the drop-down list.
Container Name	Click the link to open the Container Lookup screen and select a container name from the Container List.
Permitted	Select the check box if the sample is from a permitted sample point.

3. When you are finished, click Save and then Done.

Collection data

Click the Show Collection Data button to edit collection information. The system will display the Collection Data area:

1. Complete the fields of the Collection Data area. Fields in bold are required. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Sample Collection Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date. Type a time in minutes and seconds.
Sample Collection End Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date. Type a time in minutes and seconds.
Collection Method Type	Click the link to select a collection method type from the Collection Method Types List on the Collection Method Types Lookup screen.
Collection Method Name	Click the link to select a collection method name from the Collection Methods List on the Collection Methods Lookup screen.
Collected By	Click the link to select the person who collected the sample from the Collected By List on the Collected By Lookup screen.
Sampling Container	Click the link to select a sampling container from the Sampling Container List on the Sampling Container Lookup screen.
Sample Volume	Type the volume.
Unit Name	Select the name from the drop-down list.
Sample Depth	Type the sample depth.
Sample pH	Type the sample pH.
Sample Temp	Type the sample temperature.
Preservative Name	Select the preservative name from the drop-down list. Type the first letter(s) of the name in the field to the left for faster selection from the drop-down list.

2. When you are finished, click Save and then Done.

Sample point data

Click the Show Sam Pt. Data button to view sample point information. The system will display the Sample Point Data area:

1. Click New.

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

Field	Description
Sample Point Ref ID	Click the link to open the Sample Pt. Ref Lookup screen and select a record from the Sample Pt. Ref List.
Priority	Select a priority from the drop-down list.
Sample Type	Select the type from the drop-down list. Type the first letter(s) of the type in the field to the left for faster selection from the drop-down list.
Lab Due Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Billable	Select the check box to make the sample billable.
COC Number	Click the link to open the Chain of Custody Lookup screen and select a COC number from the Chain of Custody List.
Received	Select the check box if the sample has been received.
Sample Hold	Select the check box if there is a hold on the sample.
Review Complete	Select the check box if the review is complete.
Cancel Hold	Select from the drop-down list.
Container Name	Click the link to open the Container Lookup screen and select a container name from the Container List.
Permitted	Select the check box if the sample is from a permitted sample point.

Disposal data

Click the Show Disposal Data button to edit disposal data information. The system will display the Disposal Data screen:

1. Complete the fields of the Disposal Data screen. Fields in bold are required. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Proposed Disposal DT	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Actual Sample Disposal DT	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Disposal Type Name	Select the disposal type.

2. When you are finished, click Save and then Done.

Comments

Click the Show Comments button to add or edit comments information. The system will display the Comments screen:

1. Complete the fields of the Comments screen. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Hazardous Waste Comment	Type a comment.
Description	Type a description.
Final Rpt. Comment	Type a comment.
Sample Disposal Comments	Type comments.
Comment	Type a comment.

2. When you are finished, click Save and then Done.

Test assignments

Click the Show Test Assignment button to edit test assignment information. The system will display the Sample Test Run area:

1. In the Sample Test Run area, select tests to assign or unassign. The various buttons are explained below:

Button	Description
Add	Adds the selected test to the assigned list.
All	Adds all tests to the assigned list.
Remove	Removes the selected test from the assigned list.
Clear	Removes all tests from the assigned list.