Errors in lab reports - Files not recognized

Creation date: 29/04/2026 14:24    Updated: 29/04/2026 14:24
Question:

We requested some lab results from soil samples to ALS in ESdat format but it looks like the files were not recognized. We've been receiving other lab reports in esdat format without problems but I wonder if this is a different type of error. Should I request any other specific thing to the lab?

Answer:

You might have unchecked the "Show only Lab Reports" option.  When this is checked, it automatically hides any emails that were sent to your LabSync address that do not contain ESdat EDD files. This usually captures related to sample receipt, or secondary emails that have Excel or non-ESdat files.

Reviewing this list can be useful if you are expecting results that you haven't received yet, to ensure that data hasn't been sent in a non-ESdat format.  If you come across this scenario you should follow up with the lab to send the ESdat format.