Execute laboratory work

Laboratory work is executed from a batch or sample run sheet created from approved workflow and protocol versions.

The execution view records step completion, required data, and traceable operational results.

Before starting

Verify the correct organization, record, workflow version, current step, schedule, required materials, tools, inventory, files, and compliance state.

Complete a step

1. Open the current protocol step.
2. Read the complete instruction and expected result.
3. Confirm required resources and availability.
4. Perform the laboratory action.
5. Enter structured form values and observations.
6. Attach required evidence.
7. Review inventory quantities and lot selections.
8. Enter a reason or electronic signature when prompted.
9. Submit completion and confirm the success response.

Inventory effects

Successful completion may consume or reserve inventory. FlaskTrack uses the catalog default unless the step defines an override. If availability is insufficient, correct the lot, unit, concentration, or requirement configuration before retrying.

Timing and alerts

Run sheets display planned timing and may generate upcoming or overdue alerts. A delay can require a note, compliance event, or escalation according to organization procedure.

Errors and retries

Do not assume completion after a timeout, validation error, or server error. Refresh the record, inspect the execution timeline and inventory transactions, and retry only when the current state confirms the action did not complete.

Review and closeout

At batch or sample closeout, review incomplete steps, failed forms, overdue alerts, inventory discrepancies, files, events, approvals, and audit entries.