Configure Laboratory Job Options for Analysis Codes

For context, see Configure Analysis Codes Options.

Activity Steps

  1. On the Profile ribbon tab, click Analysis Code.

    The Analysis Codes screen displays.

  2. Select the Analysis Code.
  3. On the menu, click Setup » Options.

    The Edit Analysis Code screen displays in the Client Job Options category group.

  4. In the Category list, click the Laboratory Job Options category group.

    The Laboratory Job Options screen displays.

  5. Complete the following fields as required for the top quadrant:
    • Use initial Measurement—Select if samples assigned to this analysis code require pre-analysis weighing.
    • Units
    • Decimal—The required number of decimal places for the initial measurement.
    • Measurement 1—Target for the first measurement. A message displays when the captured weight is outside the value set in Measurement 1 plus/minus the Allowable Var.
    • Label—AssayNet LIMS defaults the column label for the initial measurement to Net + selected Unit. You can provide a custom label to override this default naming.
    • Allowable Var—The acceptable variance from the target set in Measurement 1.
    • Measurement 2—A second initial measurement column can be added for the analysis code. Select this field when you need to record a second weight.

      Note:Measurement 2 is not the final value (for example, final dilution volume); that parameter is configured below. Measurement 2 uses the same unit as Measurement 1 and serves as an additional field for initial measurement if required. To enable this second column, you must activate the option in the Product Type screen.

    • Label—Label for Measurement 2.
    • Allowable Var—Allowable variance for Measurement 2.
    • Target Per Sample—If selected, the Target Per Sample option displays the target and allowable variance measurement values in the Target and Variance columns, respectively, for each sample. in the Laboratory Job Data screen. These values can be modified per sample within the batch if needed; for example, when certain samples require different target measurements due to concentration differences. This setting does not impact other calculations or processes unless a specific use is defined, but it can be useful when customized targets are required for individual samples. It is generally recommended to leave it selected.

      Note: Only samples within a series can have different target initial measurements per sample, because the series allows the data to be saved and reused in future batches. For more information, see Update Sample Options.

  6. In the second quadrant, complete the following fields as required:
    • Rack Size—The number of samples that the laboratory job holds. This is generally the maximum number of samples you can analyze per job. When the number of samples in the batch is smaller than the defined Rack Size, all samples fall into the same rack.
    • Number Racks—Number of pages in the laboratory job. Each page holds the defined Rack Size. Another option in the Laboratory Job Options category allows you to split the laboratory job into multiple jobs, defined by the Rack Size. For more information, see Create a Laboratory Job.

      Note: Moisture is no longer configured in the Analysis Code Options. Moisture is handled through analyte schemes.

  7. In the third quadrant, complete the following fields as required:
    • Final Measurement—Select if the samples assigned to the analysis code require a final measurement. This is generally a volume measurement to which the sample is diluted.
    • Units
    • Default—The target final measurement value.
    • Decimals
    • Dilution—The dilution factor for samples that require dilution. This parameter can also be set per sample for series.

      Note: The Tag option is not available.

  8. In the fourth quadrant (Lab Job Due Dates), select from the following fields as required:
    • Never update automatically
    • Update automatically when Batch Due Date is earlier—Default.
    • Always update automatically

  9. For the parameters on the right side of the screen, complete the following fields as required:

    • Create Laboratory Jobs—Enables the automatic creation of laboratory jobs after a sample batch has been created. Creating the lab job manually is useful when adjustments are needed or when two lab jobs must be combined. For more information, see Create a Laboratory Job.
    • Use Templates—Applies a predefined template when creating a lab job.
    • Require Sample Scan—Requires samples to be scanned in the lab job.
    • Require Position Scan—Enforces scanning in the same order as in the sample batch.
    • Convert Duplicates to Replicates—Automatically converts marked duplicates into replicates for QC tracking.
    • Use Data Entry Grid—Displays a grid-style interface for entering sample data in the Lab Job Data screen. If selected, the Rows and Cols fields to the left enable entry of the number of rows and columns for the grid.
    • Bracket By Rack
    • Hold and Combine Short Racks
    • Move after Scan—Automatically advances to the next position after scanning a sample.
    • Make Full Racks—Fills racks to capacity before starting a new one.
    • Split by Tray—Splits the laboratory job into multiple ones based on tray divisions in your preparation sheet.
    • Split by Rack—Splits the laboratory job into pages according to the rack configuration on the analysis code.
    • Retest by Rack—Handles retests at the rack level instead of the sample level.
    • Allow Data Entry in Empty Cells—Permits entering data in blank cells in the lab job; allows non-sequential data entry.
    • Require Sequential Data Entry—Forces data to be entered in sequence without skipping cells.
    • Scan Sample Tags—Requires scanning of sample tags before entering data.
    • Show By Rack—Displays samples grouped by rack in the worksheet view.

      Note: You can leave the default options selected unless other options are required.

  10. In the Sort by Category group, select from:
    • Client Job— (Default) Sorts lab job entries by client job.
    • Sample Type—Sorts entries by sample type (e.g., duplicate, QC).
    • Preparation Product—Sorts based on the assigned preparation product.
    • Client Area—Sorts entries according to client-defined areas.
  11. Click OK.