Objective
This SOP outlines the steps to create a new analyte suite in EnviroAutomate. Analyte suites are collections of analytes grouped together for laboratory ordering and reporting purposes. They define which analytes should be tested as a set when sending samples to a laboratory.
Prerequisites
You must be logged in as an administrator
The analytes you want to include must already exist in the system
Key Steps
1. Navigate to the Create Analyte Suite Page
Click "Analyte Suites" in the left sidebar under the Scientific Settings section
Click the "Create Analyte Suite" button at the top of the list
2. Enter Analyte Suite Information
Fill in the required fields (marked with a red asterisk):
Name - The name of the analyte suite (e.g., "Standard Groundwater Suite", "TRH/BTEXN Suite")
Report Description - A description that will appear in reports when this suite is referenced. This is required.
Optional fields:
Sort Order - A number that controls the display order relative to other suites. Higher numbers display first.
3. Save the Analyte Suite
Click "Save" to create the suite
You will be redirected to the Edit page where you can add analytes to the suite
Copying an Existing Suite
You can create a new suite by copying an existing one:
From the Analyte Suites list, click the copy icon on the suite you want to duplicate
The Create page will open in copy mode with the name, report description, and analyte selections pre-populated from the source suite
In copy mode, a full analyte selector is shown allowing you to search, filter, and adjust the analyte selections before saving
Modify the name and any other details as needed, then click "Save"
Analyte Selector (Copy Mode)
When creating a suite in copy mode, you can search and select analytes using a powerful filter interface:
Filter by Group - Narrow the list to analytes in a specific analyte group
Filter by Matrix - Show only analytes for a specific sampling matrix
Filter by Concentration Type - Filter by concentration type (e.g., Total, Dissolved)
Filter by Unit of Measure - Filter by unit (e.g., mg/kg, ug/L)
Search by name or CAS - Type in the search field to find analytes by name or CAS Registry Number
Show selected only - Toggle to show only the analytes currently selected
Select All - Use the header checkbox to select or deselect all visible analytes
Clear Filters - Reset all filters to show all available analytes
A badge at the top right shows the total number of selected analytes.
Cautionary Notes
Analyte suites you create are specific to your organisation
The Report Description is required and will appear in generated reports — make it clear and professional
When not in copy mode, analytes are added after creation on the Edit page
In copy mode, if you navigate away before saving, you will lose your analyte selections — a warning will appear
Tips for Efficiency
Use the copy feature to quickly create variations of existing suites
Use descriptive names that make it clear what analytes the suite contains
Set the Sort Order to control how suites are ordered in dropdown menus