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title: "Test variables and outcomes"
slug: "test-variables-and-outcomes"
tags: ["Life Sciences", "Quality Control and Assurance"]
updated: 2026-06-25T10:24:07Z
published: 2026-06-25T10:24:07Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/test-variables-and-outcomes"
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# Test variables and outcomes

Authorized users can configure test variables by navigating to **Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance > Setup > Quality control > Test variables**. These test variables are connected to **Outcomes**, which establish the criteria for passing or failing qualitative tests (**Option** test type). For example, a “Color” variable might designate “Yellow” as a fail outcome and “White” as a pass outcome.

Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance enables users to define a text in the **Specification** field for a **Test variable**, which can be printed in reports such as the Certificate of Analysis to define acceptance criteria for the selected variable.

Translations can be set for **Specifications** and **Outcomes** descriptions.

## Related

- [Tests](/tests.md)
- [Quality order results entry](/quality-order-results-entry.md)
- [Quality control setup](/quality-control-setup.md)
- [Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance](/life-sciences-quality-control-assurance.md)