Maintaining Unique Number Sequences
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Unique number sequences are used whenever CCLAS EL needs the next available number in a numerical sequence, for example, when entering new jobs or sample numbers.
This process is pertinent to LIMS configuration personnel and laboratory managers who configure CCLAS for use in the laboratory.
Types of Unique Numbers
The following number sequences are used to generate unique number sequences in CCLAS:
- SYSTEM Number Sequences—There are six system number sequences that must always be present. These number sequences are automatically configured when CCLAS is installed.
| Sequence | Description |
|---|---|
| CUID |
The CUID unique system number sequence is used in the Job, Sample Type, Batch and On-line application. The CUID is the CCLAS Unique Identifier. Each sample receives its own ID upon registration. |
| Quote |
The Quote unique system number sequence is used in the Client application. Every time a quote is generated, a Quote number is assigned to the quote, and the Quote number sequence increases by the increment specified. |
| Run |
The Run unique system number sequence is used in the Batch application. If a laboratory Run is created, its number is assigned by the Run number sequence. |
| Report |
The Report unique system number sequence is used in the Analytical Report application. Each time a report is generated, a number is assigned to it by the Report number sequence. |
| Invoice |
The Invoice system number sequence is used in the Invoice application. An incremented number is assigned to an invoice each time it is generated. |
| CCPFD |
The CCPFD system number sequence is used in the Dashboard application. |
- JOB Number Sequences—The Job Number Sequences are used when manually profiling jobs.
- LBJOB Number Sequences—The LBJob Number Sequences are used in the Batch application for automatically incrementing Lab Batch job numbers.
- SUBJOB Number Sequences—This number sequence is used to generate job numbers in the sub-contracting process.
- SAMPLE Number Sequences—Number Sequences are configurable for different sample types. Each time as batch of samples is registered, this Number Sequence is used for numbering.
- MISC Number Sequences—This numbering sequence is used where any other numbering sequence than Job, LBJob, SubJob or Sample, is required.
Process
Unique number sequences are maintained using the Setup application. You need specific rights to have visibility to this application.
Unique number sequences are maintained using simple SCRUD (search, create, review, update, delete) functionality under the Setup » Unique numbers node. You need specific rights to have visibility to this node.
