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# How do I Log Laboratory Sample Weights for Inventory Control and Tracking?

**In This Article**

- [Logging Initial Inventory Weight or Weight on Hand](https://help.confidentlims.com/how-do-i-log-sample-weights-used-or-disposed-of-in-the-laboratory-for-inventory-control#intial)
- [Editing, Adjusting, or Decreasing Sample Inventory Weights for an Entire Order](https://help.confidentlims.com/how-do-i-log-sample-weights-used-or-disposed-of-in-the-laboratory-for-inventory-control#order)
- [Editing, Adjusting, or Decreasing Sample Inventory Weights for a Single Sample](https://help.confidentlims.com/how-do-i-log-sample-weights-used-or-disposed-of-in-the-laboratory-for-inventory-control#sample)

### **To Log Initial Sample Inventory Weight or Weight on Hand**

In the **Orders** page, when verifying an order

1. Enter the Initial Weight on Hand for each sample in the order
2. Select the appropriate units in the unit drop down
3. Save the Initial Weight on Hand to log the Initial Weight

![weights1](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/weights1.webp?width=670&height=357&name=weights1.webp)

### **To Edit, Adjust, or Decrease Sample Inventory Weights for an Entire Order**

To update Sample Inventory Weights or Sample Weight on Hand for an entire Order

1. Navigate to the **Order **that has the sample(s) that need updated
2. Select **Order Actions -> Adjust Weight**  
   ![weights2](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/weights2.webp?width=670&height=263&name=weights2.webp)
3. A window will appear with all of the samples in that Order
4. Select the tab for what action you would like to perform 
     1. **Decrease Weight**
     2. **Increase Weight**
     3. **Edit Initial Weight**
5. Enter the desired amount or weight under the appropriate column
6. Select a **Reason** in the drop down, if applicable (Other)
7. Save your changes

![weights3](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/weights3.webp?width=639&height=549&name=weights3.webp)![weights4](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/weights4.webp?width=661&height=495&name=weights4.webp)

### **To Edit, Adjust, or Decrease Sample Inventory Weights for a Single Sample**

To update Sample Inventory Weights or Sample Weight on Hand for a Single Sample

1. Navigate to **Sample** that needs updated
2. Select **Weight** to view the Sample Weight Log
3. Select **Change Weight**  
   ![weights5](https://help.confidentlims.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Migration/weights5.webp?width=557&height=424&name=weights5.webp)
4. A window will appear to update the Weight on Hand for that Sample
5. Select the tab for what action you would like to perform 
     1. **Decrease Weight**
     2. **Increase Weight**
     3. **Edit Initial Weight**
6. Enter the desired amount or weight under the appropriate column
7. Select a **Reason** in the drop down, if applicable (Other)
8. Save your changes

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