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title: "What do the Sample Statuses mean?"
description: "The status of a water test indicates the current stage of the sample, from submission through to the laboratory result."
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# What do the Sample Statuses mean?

The status of a water test indicates the current stage of the sample, from submission through to the laboratory result.

-   **In Transit** – The sample has been submitted and is currently being sent to the laboratory. It has **not yet been received by the laboratory** for testing.
    
-   **Testing** – The sample has been **received by the laboratory and is currently being analysed**. The final test result is not yet available.
    
-   **Passed** – The laboratory testing is complete and the sample has **met the required water quality criteria**.
    
-   **Failed** – The laboratory testing is complete and the sample has **not met the required water quality criteria**. Further recommendations and actionable conclusions are available within the report.
    
-   **Completed** – Used for **Commercial Quality Tests only**. The test has been completed and the results are available, but this test does **not receive a Pass or Fail status**.
    

**Status Flow**

In Transit → Testing → Passed / Failed

**For Commercial Quality Tests**

In Transit → Testing → Completed