Set up the different in-line sample types: Go to the Fluid Main Menu > Fluid Support Lists > Sample Types tab. Add the different sample types taken at your facility. Depending on what samples are taken, the samples can be set up identifying the sample sequence in the process. For example; if the first sample taken is off the HTST discharge, it can be identified as "1<-HTST". If the next sample taken is a pasteurized tank sample either going into the tank or at the tank door; that sample can be named "2-Tank" or "2->TK" and so on for the next step in the process. Placing the number of the sequence of the sample flow will easily allow you to see graphs and reports sorted by the sequence of the sample type, making the results easier to interpret. The sample sequence can also be identified alphabetically instead of numerically if desired. For example:

A<-HTST, B->TK, C-TK, etc.

Set up the product specifications: Go to the Fluid Main Menu > Fluid Product Specifications Window and Add the product (for example: 2%) and set up the brand (for example: In-house).

Set up a data entry shortcut: While in the Fluid Product Specification window > go to the Weight Details tab and enter the necessary details. In the UPC field enter in a code that can be used as a data entry shortcut when adding the in-line sample. In this example, 2H was entered into the UPC code field. The container (In-line), size (2LBag), filler (none) and sample type (1<-HTST) are all set up to correspond with an entered UPC code of 2H (shortcut for 2% HTST sample).

Set up the remainder of the in-house samples for a particular product: In this example, since each step up in the process for the 2% in-line samples will all have the same product and brand but different sample types, you can add Additional UPC codes for data entry shortcuts for the remainder of the 2% in-line samples.

Go to Additional UPC Codes tab and enter the details for the remainder of the sample types. In this example, an Additional UPC code of 2I (for 2% Into Tank), 2O (for 2% Out of Tank), and 2T (for 2% Tank sample) were added. These are only examples; each facility can set up their own shortcut entry UPC codes.

Note: If you would like to print up a report with the shortcuts > Fluid Product Specifications window > Spec Reports (menu at bottom of window) > Barcode Report.

There are several reports and graphs that can help you interpret the in-line sample results.

Here is an example of a graph. Find the data in the Fluid main window first. Then go to Fluid graphs > Pass/Fail #2 (the newest graphs added to QA Studio).

Uncheck the "Sort High to Low". This places the sample types in the sequential order of the sample flow instead of from highest %Pass to the lowest % Pass. This will help determine at what step of the process a quality issue first occurred.

Below is an example of an informative report that can be found in QA Studio. This report sorts the data by the pasteurized tanks and the Sample Type can be seen in sequential order.