Product Code Configuration

The Product Code is used as the item’s unique identifier in Lab Symplified. A product code can be added when creating a new item or updated later from Data Management.

A. Adding a Product Code When Creating a New Item

When selecting Add Item, the user will be taken to Step 1: Item Detail.

The Product Code can be added in three ways:

1. Scanning a barcode
2. Generating an internal Lab Symplified code
3. Typing the product code manually

1. Scanning a Barcode

To populate the Product Code by scanning:

1. Go to Add Item.
2. In Step 1, Item Detail, click outside all input fields on the page.
3. Do not click inside the Product Code field before scanning.
4. Scan the item barcode using the supported scanner.
5. The system will automatically populate the Product Code field.

The information captured depends on the barcode type:

GS1 barcode:
If the barcode contains multiple data elements, such as item code, lot number, and expiration date, the system will extract only the product/item code into the Product Code field.

UPC or simple barcode:
If the barcode only contains a product identifier and does not include lot number or expiration date, the system will use that barcode value as the Product Code.

2. Generating an Internal Lab Symplified Product Code

If the item does not have a barcode, or if the lab wants to create its own internal product identifier:

1. Select Generate code.
2. The system will create a unique internal Lab Symplified product code.
3. This code will be assigned to the item going forward.
4. The generated code can be used to create or print an internal barcode.

3. Manually Entering the Product Code

To enter the product code manually:

1. Click inside the Product Code field.
2. Type the correct product code.
3. Continue completing the item details.

Important Note for Adding a New Item

When scanning a barcode during item creation, the cursor should not be inside the Product Code field or any other input field. Click outside all input fields first, then scan.

When entering the code manually, click inside the Product Code field and type the code.

B. Updating or Adding a Product Code for an Existing Item

If the item already exists in Data Management and the user needs to add or update the Product Code:

1. Go to Data Management.
2. Find the existing product/item.
3. Locate the Product Code column.
4. Select the QR code icon in the Product Code column.
5. Scan the barcode or manually enter the product code.
6. Confirm that the correct product code has been entered.
7. Select the green check mark to save/update the Product Code.