TYPE: Definition of Data Types

• Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling

Heading	Unit	Type	Example	Description
TYPE_TYPE		X	0DP	Data type code
TYPE_DESC		X	Numeric, zero decimal places	Description
FILE_FSET		X	FS1	Associated file reference

Notes - 2

• TYPE is required in all AGS4 files (Rule 17).
• The AGS Data Transfer Format website (www.ags.org.uk) lists the standard data type definitions.