This article explains how to create a lab order in GrowFlow. Before you begin, confirm your source packages are within your state's batch size limit. Remember, testing and results are required before packaging or selling any material from tested source packages.
Important: Lab sample submission workflows vary by state. The instructions below apply to most states, but not California and Oklahoma. Due to a Metrc issue, these states require a different process. Please see the specific workarounds for:
California: [Link to California Workaround Article]
Oklahoma: [Link to Oklahoma Workaround Article]
Creating a Lab Transfer in GrowFlow
1. To start an order of lab samples to be sent out for testing, click Orders > New QA Sample.
2. Select Lab as the Order Type.
3. Select your lab from the drop-down list. Make sure to double-check their license number.
4. Use the filters or search bar to locate the batches ready for testing.
5. Enter the number of grams per sample in the Qty field.
6. Click Preview Order once you've added all sample weights per batch.
7. Double-check the weight of your samples and click Confirm New Order once you have ensured all looks correct.
8. You will be redirected to the Order Overview page. Locate the lab order quickly by filtering the Order Type, Vendor, or by searching by the order number, then move your order to the next stage by clicking the green arrow.
9. The order will open. Assign new ID numbers to your samples by clicking the Package/Repackage and Fill all Items button.
10. Click the printer icons to print the labels for labeling the samples, then click Mark Sales Order as 'Labeled' when labeling is complete.
Pro-Tips!
The New ID# is the QA Sample ID, which will represent the test results once received.
The QA Parent ID in GrowFlow is often referred to as the Batch ID in the industry.
11. Click Select Delivery Options to build your manifest and always make sure to double-check dates, times, delivery driver, and vehicle details, as well as the facility addresses.
12. Print the manifest to prepare your driver.
13. When you are ready, click Click to Transfer Order to place the Lab order In Transit.
