Orchestration Integration & Transactions ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. [Orchestration Integration & Transactions](/orchestration-integration-transactions) # TL XML – SOM Take Product Sample ![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/wholesaler%20hero.png) #### Table of contents ### Overview The SOM Take Product Sample transaction is an XML-based message used to record the removal of serialized pharmaceutical products from inventory or shipment for sampling purposes. This transaction captures the event where a serialized unit is removed from inventory or a shipment for further inspection, testing, or investigation. This transaction follows TraceLink XML standards and provides a structured, digital record of sampling activity, helping organizations maintain serialization integrity, prevent unauthorized product movement, and support quality and compliance workflows. ### Key Use Cases - Record the removal of serialized units for SOM or QA sampling. - Ensure sampled products are accurately tracked and quarantined. - Maintain compliance with DSCSA, DEA, and internal quality procedures. - Provide traceability for units removed from shipments or inventory. - Support downstream processes such as testing, investigation, or destruction. - Integrate with QA, ERP, and serialization systems. ### Data Elements Included A TL XML – SOM Take Product Sample transaction includes: - Transaction Type: SOMTakeProductSample - Serialized Product Identifiers (EPCs): SGTINs or SSCCs of the units being sampled. - Sampling Timestamp: Date and time when the sampling occurred. - Read Point: Location where the sampling was performed (e.g., QA lab, warehouse). - Business Location: GLN or internal identifier of the facility conducting the sample. - Disposition: Typically "in\_sampling", "quarantined", or "under\_investigation". - Sampling Reason Code (optional): Code indicating the rationale for sampling (e.g., “RANDOM\_QA\_CHECK”). - Related Shipment or Batch ID (optional): Reference to the shipment or batch from which the sample was taken. - Transaction ID (optional): Unique identifier for the sampling event. - Digital Signature (optional): Ensures data integrity and non-repudiation. - Comments or Notes (optional): Free-text field for QA notes, observations, or corrective actions. ### Benefits of TL XML – SOM Take Product Sample - Enables traceable, compliant removal of serialized products for sampling. - Prevents unauthorized distribution of sampled units. - Supports quality assurance and logistical workflows. - Maintains serialization and inventory integrity. - Provides audit-ready documentation for internal and regulatory inspections. ### Business Process: TL XML – SOM Take Product Sample The SOM Take Product Sample transaction supports: - Quality, Risk, and Recall Management: Records serialized units removed for QA, enabling traceable sampling and proactive risk control. - Inventory Management: Updates inventory to reflect removal/quarantine of sampled products. - Product Serialization & Traceability: Maintains chain-of-custody records for each sampled serialized unit. - Track and Trace & Government Compliance: Ensures compliance with DSCSA, DEA, and global sampling regulations. - Returns and Reverse Logistics: Supports eligibility tracking for return, rework, or destruction of sampled units. ### How TraceLink Supports TL XML – SOM Take Product Sample TraceLink’s OPUS Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, enables secure and compliant product sampling workflows by: - Capturing serialized sampling events from QA systems. - Generating TL XML-compliant messages to document sampled units. - Integrating with ERP, QA, and compliance systems for downstream processing. - Logging all sampling events for traceability, audit readiness, and reporting. - Supporting exception handling for flagged or non-conforming samples. - Ensuring secure communication with optional digital signatures and encryption. ### Explore More Serialization & Compliance Capabilities - [**TL XML – SOM Product Release**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-product-release): Digitally authorize product movement after product release. - [**TL XML – SOM ESM Sales Shipment**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-esm-sales-shipment): Record serialized shipments. - [**TL XML – SOM ESM Receipt**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-esm-receipt): Confirm serialized product receipt and verification. - [**EPCIS 1.2 – SOM ESM Decommission**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/epcis-12-som-esm-decommission): Deactivate serialized units flagged for removal. 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