Lab Team FAQs

Lab samples can be entered into the system in two ways: through the scheduling system using a pickup and drop-off workflow, or directly through the sample entry page. Once a sample is created, any number of tests can be added and tracked independently. Test results are entered via data entry screens or uploaded as a PDF.

The sample status board provides a single view of all tests in the system. It can be displayed by category, calendar view, or assigned technician, with flexible filtering options so teams can quickly find what they need. Tests can be tracked independently of one another, giving lab teams the flexibility to move at their own pace across concurrent projects.

Once results are ready, all relevant attachments and forms are compiled into a final report. Reports go through a review lifecycle, are submitted to the project manager for approval, and are then distributed to the established project distribution list. Omnant's lab testing and reporting tools can be configured to match the way each client's team works, keeping the entire process connected from sample entry to final delivery.

Yes. The system automatically numbers samples and specimens off the shelf. Omnant has two distinct lab testing modules: Break Reports for concrete cylinder testing and Lab Samples. Each has its own unique numbering sequence that can be tailored to your needs. The default format is YY00000 for Break Reports (5 zeros) and YY0000 for Lab Samples (4 zeros). Numbers reset annually to prevent duplication.

Minor changes to existing forms — such as label updates, field reorganization, or dropdown value changes — are made at no charge and are typically completed the same day. More significant changes are billed hourly and typically take 1- to 4-hours to complete. All forms, whether existing or new, are fully customizable, including:

• Which fields are shown
• Required vs. optional field designations
• Formula usage
• Field validation against project specs
• Charting and advanced reporting configurations

Omnant works with your team to identify required forms and configure them to your unique needs. A select group of personnel from your team defines the field requirements, validation rules, and PDF output specifications for every form used across your offices. Office-specific variations can also be accommodated. This covers field visibility, validation logic, required field rules, and the layout of the resulting PDFs.

Yes. The system can summarize and export data in standardized formats, including PDF, Excel/CSV, XML, etc. We also can develop agency-specific formats , and these forms tend to be stable once built. Turnaround time ranges from the same day to a few days depending on complexity and scope.

Yes. Reports can be exported in batch by selecting a project and date range, which generates a ZIP file containing all matching reports. Multiple export methods are available depending on the workflow required.

Yes. Forms can be configured to display in either metric or standard. During onboarding, we work with you to identify which forms need updated units.

Training is a collaborative effort between Omnant and your team. Sessions are conducted via virtual demonstration and are typically 20 to 30 minutes per topic. Multiple session times are offered so users can choose what works best for them. Materials, including agendas, documentation, and walkthroughs are provided for each session.

The same way any other sample does. When a drilling crew logs a boring in the field, the samples pulled from it come into the lab through the standard sample entry workflow, either through the scheduling system pickup and drop-off process or the sample entry page. There is no separate intake process for drilled samples and no rekeying of what the crew already recorded at the rig, so your lab team starts from the field data rather than rebuilding it.

Yes. Samples carry their field context into the lab, so each test stays linked to the boring and depth it came from through the full review lifecycle. That traceability flows into the final report the same way the rest of your lab testing and reporting does, which keeps the chain from field log to test result to deliverable intact for geotechnical projects.