Sample Storage Tracking

Overview

The system is designed to track where samples are stored, when a sample should be disposed of, and if and when a sample has been disposed.



All fields related to this feature are in table Sample. Date & Time is copied from Date_Started if the field is empty. The Proposed_Disposal_Date is calculated based on Sample_Date_&_Time and Storage_Period.

The list of Sample Storage Locations is located in INPUT | Lists | Sample Storage.

Queries have been developed, INPUT>Tools>Queries to allow users to track the sample storage and disposal. 

Existing queries are listed below:

Query Name

Description

SAMPLE STORAGE - ALL

All sample storage data

SAMPLE STORAGE - IN STORAGE NOW

Samples in storage now (with storage location and no disposal date)

SAMPLE STORAGE - SAMPLES AT A LOCATION

Samples ever stored in a location (current and disposed of). This uses a like query, hence you can enter a to get everything on the 'a' shelves.

SAMPLE STORAGE - SAMPLES DUE FOR DISPOSAL

Samples due for disposal in a date range. Use 01/May/2006 date format to be sure of the answer.

SAMPLE STORAGE - SAMPLES WITH NO STORAGE DATA

Samples with no storage data