LabLynx KB:LIMS user manual - 1.0 master parameter management

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Introduction

LabLynx enables you to add, edit, and export LIMS master parameter information. Master parameters are the foundation of the ELab system. Any information needing data captured at a test level should be considered a master parameter and listed in the Master Parameters list.

System Administrators use LabLynx ELab to manage several aspects of master parameters:

master parameter details
PIM master parameters

Adding or editing master parameters

The Master Parameter List screen displays LIMS master parameter information currently defined in the system:

1. From the Master Parameter List, select a master parameter or click New. The system displays the Master Parameter Detail screen:

2. Complete the fields of the Master Parameter Detail screen. Fields in bold are required. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Param. Name	Type the name of the Master Parameter.
Short Name	Type the short name of the Master Parameter.
CAS Number	Type the Chemical Abstract Services Registry number.
Published	Select the check box to publish the SIC Code.
Active	Select the check box to activate the SIC Code.
Brother Param Name	Click the link to select a Brother Parameter from the Brother Parameter Lookup List.

3. If you are editing a master parameter, the system will display the PIM Master Parameters area:

4. Complete the fields of the PIM Master Parameters area. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Effective Year	Type the effective year.
Sanitary Factor	Type the sanitary factor.
Cooling Factor	Type the cooling factor.
P (Published)	Select the check box to publish the PIM Master Parameter.
A (Active)	Select the check box to activate the PIM Master Parameter.