The downstream management of samples can be a large endeavor when tracking analyses run by a laboratory. Keeping track of a large volume of samples can lead to handwritten notes or complicated spreadsheets. The benefit of Locus EIM is that tracking is already built within the product!
The highest degree of tracking is offered with the Locus Sampling Plan Module (SPM), where defined samples and analytical details can be compared to reported laboratory results at a detailed level. Each parameter can be matched with incoming laboratory analytical EDDs to assess result completeness. Within EIM, analytical groups allow the user to assign the parameter members via methods by which they are analyzed. By defining the analyses requested via analytical groups, the user can assess the tracking status with a quick filter for the desired results.
However, tracking is also available for COCs or samples that are created independently of SPM. We know that a standard VOCs list may differ in the number of parameters between laboratories, which may or may not be of the users’ focus.
The following status for sample and analyses are considered:
- Sample collected
- Sent to laboratory
- Received laboratory results
- Missing laboratory results
Additionally, the same information can be displayed in a crosstab format as shown below:
Knowing the status of your samples and analyses can aid when to start your report or research in EIM as well as when to begin other visualization or statistical measures on your results.
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