Methods

 

For 21CFR11 environments, this section is applicable only to members of the Developer group; however, members of the Analyst group may find information in this section helpful. Sample file information that is available to Analysts is created by a member in the Developer group using information in this section.

A Method determines the default sample identification format and sequence number. A Method is a template of specifications that go into a newly created sample file. It allows for the definition of complete sets of parameters for each type of sample commonly analyzed, so that only a single selection is required for each new sample file created.

The Method drop-down list displays only those methods applicable to the open sample file type.

Developer Group view in a CFR21 environment
Default Method Examples Default Method Examples

Analyst Group view in a 21CFR environment

Default Methods
Field or Button Description
Sample file name
[text box]
Enter a format for the sample identification. The entry in this field becomes a part of the saved sample file name. Include the $ symbol to have the sample file number included as part of the identification.
Sample
Operator
Submitter
Bar Code [text box]
These field labels may be renamed and the new label becomes a part of all new sample files.
Sequence Number
[text box]
Specify a default numeric string to be used as a prefix in the Sample field when a new sample file is created. This number increments with each sample file created.