Administrators set up and populate the specimen repository and configure other options and tools to best fit the needs of other repository 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.

• Import a Specimen Archive.

Customize Specimen Properties

• Specimen Properties 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
• Step 1: Repository Setup (Admin)