QCCODE (Quality Control Sample Type)
| Attribute | Format | Tables | Guidelines & Restrictions | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 | Valid Values | TEST, RESULTS, QC | QCCODE cannot be left blank. | The code representing the quality control sample type. |
| QCCODE must contain a valid value. | ||||
| Special Notes | ||||
| Standard field samples are assigned a QCCODE of "CS." Tests performed on spiked field samples are assigned QCCODEs of "MS" or "SD." Tests performed on replicates of a field sample are assigned codes of "LR." All other available QCCODEs are assigned to laboratory-generated QC samples, with the exception of the "NC" code that identifies "Non-Client Samples" that have been included in the database to provide QC information. | ||||
| QCCODE | Specific Entry Details |
|---|---|
| MS1/CS | Matrix Spike on a Client Sample - Example Files |
| MS1/NC | Matrix Spike on a Non-Client Sample - Example Files |