| 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. |
| LABSAMPID |
Laboratory Sample ID |
C12 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The unique identification number assigned to the sample by the laboratory. |
| QCCODE |
QC Type |
C3 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the type of sample (e.g., laboratory-generated, environmental, etc.). |
| ANMCODE |
Analytical Method |
C7 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the method of analysis. |
| EXMCODE |
Preparation Method |
C7 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The code identifying the method of preparation. |
| PVCCODE |
Primary Value Type |
C2 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
The code identifying whether a sample result is a primary or a confirmatory value. |
| ANADATE |
Analysis Date |
D8 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The date the sample (aliquot, extract, digest and/or leachate) is analyzed. |
| RUN_NUMBER |
Run Number |
N2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The numeric code distinguishing multiple or repeat analysis of a sample by the same method on the same day. |
| PARLABEL |
Parameter |
C12 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
The code identifying the analyte (parameter). |
| PARVAL |
Parameter Value |
N14 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The analytical value for a compound, analyte, or physical parameter. |
| PARVQ |
Parameter Value |
C2 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The code identifying the qualifier of an analytical result (e.g., greater than, equal to, etc.). |
| LABDL |
Method Detection |
N9 |
No |
No |
No |
The laboratory-established method detection limit, adjusted for the particular sample preparation (e.g., weight, volume, or dilution). |
| REPDL |
Reporting Limit |
N9 |
No |
No |
No |
The laboratory-established reporting limit, adjusted for the particular sample preparation (e.g., weight, volume, or dilution). (Formerly in the format N9,4 in EDF |
| REPDLVQ |
Reporting Limit Qualifier |
C3 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The code identifying the type of reporting limit (e.g., practical quantitation limit, instrument detection limit, etc.). |
| PARUN |
Parameter Uncertainty |
N12 |
No |
No |
No |
The uncertainty of a measured value due to a measuring technique (expressed as plus or minus some value). |
| UNITS |
Units of Measure |
C10 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The units for the parameter value measurement. |
| RT |
Retention Time |
N7 |
No |
No |
No |
The retention time of a tentatively identified compound (TIC), reported in minutes (min). (Formerly in the format N7,2 in EDF 1.2a.) |
| DILFAC |
Dilution Factor |
N10 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The numeric factor indicating the level of sample dilution. |
| CLREVDATE |
Control Limit |
D8 |
No |
No |
No |
The date a control limit is established. |
| SRM |
Standard Reference |
C12 |
No |
No |
Yes |
The code identifying the standard reference material used in the analysis. |
| LNOTE |
Laboratory Result Note |
C20 |
No |
No |
No |
The code identifying notes pertaining to analytical performance irregularities that apply to a single analyte. |
| 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. |
| RES_FF_1 |
Results Free Field 1 |
C25 |
No |
No |
No |
Results free-entry field 1. |
| RES_FF_2 |
Results Free Field 2 |
C25 |
No |
No |
No |
Results free-entry field 2. |
| RES_FF_3 |
Results Free Field 3 |
C25 |
No |
No |
No |
Results free-entry field 3. |
| RES_FF_4 |
Results Free Field 4 |
C25 |
No |
No |
No |
Results free-entry field 4. |
| RES_FF_5 |
Results Free Field 5 |
C25 |
No |
No |
No |
Results free-entry field 5. |