Adding samples in the field
Adding Samples
Similar to QA/QC it might be required to collect additional samples in the field which weren't prescribed in the routine schedule. This allows more dynamically for the collection and recording of Ad-hoc sampling such as spills.
Appending Samples
Other examples can be where an unknown amount of sampling is to be collected or an unknown set of field analyses is to be recorded. This is typical for sampling at varying depths or for purging groundwater to obtain steady-state conditions.
Additional samples can be collected based upon different Sample Types or common Sample Types where Date/Time is used to differentiate the samples.
Click on the menu icon in the top right (3 dots) and a menu will load where you can choose to 'Add Sample'. The user is presented with an option to choose a Sample Point. This list will include all the Sample Points in the Visit and those included within the Site/Data Type included in Visit but not specifically selected.
The user will then be presented with an option to choose a Sample Type. These Sample Types will be limited to those which are not set as QA/QC. If you are trying to add a QA/QC replicate then see here. Once the user has chosen the Sample Type then they can choose which Variables via the available Sample Templates they require.
Once added you'll have a new sample to complete. As normal you will then be able to capture any field data required and confirm the sampling status, time of collection etc. MP-Field will create a new auto-generated Sample Reference to correctly track the sample and lock the Sample Type to that chosen when creating the additional sample.
This process can be repeated numerous times to adapt to the requirements in the field. This is most typical where multiple samples are to be obtained. The user, in this case, might replicate numerous samples for each depth or time period, where monitoring is being conducted and/or samples collected at the same physical location (Sample Point).