Results Entry

Results can be entered on the sample view or on worksheets. Worksheets are usually better for high-volume benches because they show routine analyses and QC together.

Save vs Submit

Button	Meaning
Save	Stores entries, runs calculations/range checks, keeps results editable
Submit	Sends results to verification and locks normal analyst editing

Use Save while results are incomplete. Use Submit only when the results are ready for review.

Result Fields

Analysis services define the expected result type: numeric field, text, selection list, interim fields, calculated fields, attachments, detection limits, units, and decimal precision.

Calculations

Calculated analyses can use results or interim values from other analyses. Save entries before reviewing calculated outputs. If a calculation does not update as expected, verify all required inputs were entered in the expected format.

Specifications and Flags

Specifications define acceptable ranges. Out-of-range results are flagged for review but are not always blocked. Your lab SOP determines whether to proceed, rerun, qualify, reject, or add interpretation.

Comments and Interpretations

Use result interpretation fields for analyst comments, general sample notes, category comments, or report narrative. Clear, factual comments age better than vague notes like “checked.”

Attachments

Attach supporting files to the sample or analysis where appropriate: instrument printouts, chromatograms, photos, benchsheet scans, or external reports.

Correcting Results

Stage	Correction Path
Before submit	Edit and save
Submitted but not verified	Reviewer retracts or analyst edits if permissions allow
Verified	Follow supervisor-controlled correction/retest process
Published	Use invalidation/amendment process; do not silently overwrite