QR Code Scanning for Daily Breaks
Specimen labels now include QR codes that allow rapid navigation to daily break records using a barcode scanner. From the daily breaks page, you can print out a "command" QR code to put on your break machine to start the process. Simply scan the command code and a window will display that will allow you search. Next, scan the specimen label to instantly jump to that record in the daily breaks with automatic date and lab selection.
NOTE: You do not need to be on the daily breaks page to start this process - anywhere in the site this "command" code will work. QR codes now appear on all specimen labels. Requires a standard barcode scanner that scan QR codes. Labels are 3" x 1" vinyl format.
Use this new icon to display the "command" code. Print this out for quick reference.
After scanning the "command" code, you can scan any of the QR codes that are displayed on the labels. Below is an example of what you are looking for on the labels.
What Changed:
- QR codes now printed on all specimen labels (previously only available with break report integration enabled)
- Two-step scanning process: scan command code, then scan specimen label
- System automatically navigates to Daily Breaks page if you're working elsewhere
- Auto-adjusts date and lab selection to match the scanned specimen
- Auto-scroll to the specimen row with cursor placed in the load field
- Expands specimen details drawer automatically
- Notification shown if specimen not found in system
The Impact:
- Eliminate scrolling through long lists of daily breaks (pages that could have 50+ specimens)
- No manual typing of specimen numbers, dates, or lab selections
- Faster data entry during break testing
- Reduced errors from selecting wrong specimens or incorrect dates
- Command code can be printed once and taped to break machine for repeated use
- Works from anywhere in the system with automatic navigation
Available on:
- All specimen label printing (no longer requires break report integration)
- Any page within the site and it will automatically navigate you to the Daily Breaks page
- Works with standard barcode scanners
Why This Change Matters:
- Significant time savings – When breaking 50+ cylinders in a session, scan-and-go is much faster than search-and-scroll
- Improved accuracy – Scanning eliminates manual entry errors for specimen numbers, dates, and lab selection
- Simplified testing workflow – Lab technicians can focus on the physical testing rather than navigating software and adjusting settings
- Flexible workflow – Start scanning from any page in the system and let it navigate you to the right place
- One-time setup – Print the command barcode once, tape it to your break machine, and reuse it for every testing session
- Universal access – QR codes now available on all specimen labels regardless of integration settings
