Non-mandatory QA samples are reported to you but not reported to the state. It can be useful to see your cannabinoid levels before deciding on your next step. You'll still need to get a mandatory test if you want to sell with test results reported to the state.

You can take non-mandatory samples from plants or inventory.

1. Click on the Orders tab, then select New QA Sample to start a new QA transfer

2. Locate the inventory you want to test

3. Check the NM (non-mandatory) box, and enter the quantity needed for the test

4. You can label your sample using the GrowFlow default template 1.25x2.25 Non-Mandatory QA Sample, which will alert your label that the results don't need to be uploaded to CCRS

5. Progress the order as you would for other orders

Head to the Plants Overview via Grow > Plants. Locate and select any plants you would like to obtain results for.

Click More > QA:

A popup window will open where you can choose the lab and the size of the samples per plant:

Click on the Orders tab, then select New QA Sample to start a new QA transfer. Use the Type filter to select Non-Mandatory QA Sample and add the plant samples to the order. Progress the order as you would for other orders.