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Overview

This node integrates with the myLIMS system, allowing users to retrieve various information related to laboratory management. Specifically, for the "Work Infos" operation under the "Work" resource, it fetches detailed information about a specific work item identified by its Work ID. This is useful in scenarios where you need to obtain metadata or status details about a particular laboratory work order or billing entry.

Practical examples include:

  • Retrieving detailed info about a lab test order to check its progress.
  • Fetching billing-related data for a specific work item to generate reports.
  • Integrating lab work details into other systems for further processing or notifications.

Properties

Name Meaning
Work ID The unique identifier (number) of the work item (billing) to retrieve information for. This is required.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the detailed information of the specified work item from the myLIMS API. The structure depends on the API response but generally includes fields describing the work's attributes, status, and related metadata.

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the myLIMS API.
  • Needs an API authentication credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
  • The node uses HTTP GET requests to fetch data from endpoints like /works/{workId}/infos.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Work ID will cause the API request to fail.
    • Network connectivity problems or incorrect API credentials can lead to authentication errors.
    • Unsupported resource or operation names will throw errors.

  • Error messages:

    • API Request failed: <message> indicates that the HTTP request to myLIMS API did not succeed. Check the error message for details such as authentication failure, invalid parameters, or server errors.
    • Unsupported resource: work or similar means the node was called with an unsupported operation or resource; verify the selected options.

  • Resolution tips:

    • Ensure the Work ID is correctly provided and corresponds to an existing work item.
    • Verify API credentials and network access.
    • Confirm that the resource and operation selections match supported values.

Links and References

  • myLIMS API documentation (refer to your organization's internal or public API docs)
  • n8n documentation on creating and using custom nodes and credentials

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