| MATRIX |
Matrix |
C2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the sample matrix as determined by the laboratory (e.g., water, soil, etc.). |
| LABCODE |
Laboratory |
C4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the laboratory that receives the sample. |
| LABLOTCTL |
Preparation Batch |
C10 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
The unique identifier for a preparation and handling batch. |
| ANMCODE |
Analytical Method |
C7 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the method of analysis. |
| PARLABEL |
Parameter |
C12 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the analyte (parameter). |
| QCCODE |
QC Type |
C3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the type of sample (e.g., laboratory-generated, environmental, etc.). |
| LABQCID |
Laboratory QC Sample ID |
C12 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
The unique identification number assigned to the sample by the laboratory. |
| LABREFID |
Laboratory Reference |
C12 |
No |
No |
No |
The laboratory sample ID of the quality control reference sample. |
| EXPECTED |
Expected Parameter |
N14 |
No |
No |
No |
The target result for a quality control sample or surrogate spike. |
| UNITS |
Units of Measure |
C10 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The units for the parameter value measurement. |
| PROCEDURE_NAME |
Procedure Name |
C240 |
No |
No |
No |
The method title as defined by the analysis laboratory. |
| LAB_METH_GRP |
Lab Method Group |
C25 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
The unique identifier for a group of methods as defined by the laboratory. |
| METH_DESIGN_ID |
Method Design ID |
C25 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
The unique identifier for the design of an analytical method. |