Administrators set up and populate the specimen repository and configure the available options and tools to best fit the needs of other specimen users. There is no specimen specific administration role: any folder administrator can complete these tasks.

Import Specimen Data

LabKey Server supports two types of repository and two methods for bringing specimen data into a LabKey study:

The simplest method is to use a Standard Specimen Repository and paste data from a specimen spreadsheet.

• Import Specimen Spreadsheet Data

An Advanced Specimen Repository allows you to upload and import a specimen archive, and then manage requests and transfer of specimens between labs.

• Import a Specimen Archive

Customize Specimen Properties

• Specimen Fields and Rollup Rules
• Define Specimen Property Rollups
• Customize Aliquot Types

Customize the Specimen UI

• Customize Specimens Web Part and Grid Views
• Customize Specimen Report Web Parts - Flag Specimens for Quality Control

Administer a Specimen Archive

These features and options are applicable to Advanced Specimen Repositories.

• Edit Specimen Data
• Customize the Specimen Request Email Template
• Export a Specimen Archive
• Specimen Tutorial