Lab Inventory Overview

The Lab Inventory section contains the list and details of all inventory items and their components in the system. Authorized users can manage those items, including details like type of substance or item, manufacturer, storage location, supplier, amount on hand, expiration dates etc., as well as add new items, dispose of expired items and the like. Users can also upload associated files, e.g. MSDSs, SOPs, etc.

To Add a New Lab Inventory Item

Navigate to the Lab Inventory menu item and click the New button. The Item Description Detail screen displays.

Enter all available information. Fields in Bold are required. The item must be Active to be available for assignment to batches, and Published to prevent further modification.

*NOTE: Storage Location and at least one Storage Location Component must be defined in the system before it is available for selection on this screen (Create it in Menu item: System, Storage/Tracking Management, Storage Locations

Once information is entered and Saved, you may also define its components and upload any associated files. If you Published the item, then you may not define components, but you can associate files. An item may not be made Active until the Published checkbox is checked.

To Copy an Existing Chemical Inventory Item and Create a New Item From the Copy Navigate to the Chemical Inventory menu item, select the item you wish to copy and click the Copy button. The Item Description Detail screen displays an exact copy of the existing item. The Save button is inactive until any changes are made. Make any desired changes for the copy of the Inventory Item, and click Save .

To Delete a Chemical Inventory Item Navigate to the Chemical Inventory menu item, select the item you wish to delete and click the Delete button. HCPOL displays a confirmation popup.

Click Yes to delete the item.