Create a Lab Package

  1. On the Home screen, select the Laboratory Administration module.

    Note: You can also select Options » Reference Tables» Laboratory Administration from the menu.

    The Laboratory Administration window displays.

  2. Expand the Laboratories node in the tree.
  3. Expand the node for the required lab.
  4. Select the Lab Packages node.

  5. On the toolbar, click New.

    The Laboratory Packages window displays.

  6. Enter the Lab Package name.
  7. Enter the Start Date and End Date. This is the duration that the lab package is active.
  8. Enter the Cost, which is the price the lab is charging for the package analysis.
  9. Select whether the package has a Element Identifier. This indicates whether the lab import file contains a single item (element) or the element, unit of measure, and analytical method to identify each result.
  10. Select the Analysis Type and Preparation Method. These fields are linked to customizable lists that help define the analysis options of the lab package (e.g., routine analysis using a dry weight preparation method). See Create a Lab Package Analysis Type and Create a Lab Package Preparation Method.
  11. To add a Hole Type, click the add icon and select a hole type. This field is linked to a customizable list, see Create a Reference Code for a Hole Type. The package can be associated with multiple hole types and this field can assist with filtering and/or validation in the Sample Dispatch.
  12. To add a Medium Code, click the add icon and select a medium code. This field is linked to a customizable list, see Surface Samples. The package can be associated with multiple medium codes and this field can assist with filtering and/or validation in the Sample Dispatch.
  13. Select the Lab Import Logic. This defines how the lab import assigns sample types to unknown samples, such as lab duplicates or lab QAQC. You can select from:
    • Occurrence Number Logic—Assigns sample types based on the sequential order of sample numbers within a single lab file.
    • Sample Type Mapping—Assigns sample types based on a sample type code associated with the sample numbers in a single lab file.
  14. Enter the Lab Import Logic as follow:

    1. If Occurrence Number Logic is selected, select the Sample Type that the occurrence represents. For example, 2nd occurrence of sample A = PulpRep, 3rd occurrence = PulpRep2.

      Note: If you enter an occurrence of 1, the results will be updated only in the DHL_SAMPLE_COLUMN_DETAILS table, not in the actual sample table.

    2. If Sample Type Mapping is selected:
      • Enter the Lab Type name.
      • Select the Sample Type. This is the name of the corresponding sample type in DHLogger/Sample Station.
      • Select the Action as either Use or Ignore. This Indicates whether the import ignores the sample type assigned by the lab and assigns the sample type defined in DHLogger or Sample Station. If Ignore is selected, results are updated in the appropriate sample table. If Use is selected, results are only stored in DHL_SAMPLE_COLUMN_DETAILS.
      • Select whether to Map to Original. This Indicates whether the import validates the result based on the sample type or as a lab duplicate.
      • Enter a Description.
  15. Click OK.

Note: If you want to edit an existing lab package, double-click the exist lab package node.