Welcome to LabKey Sample Manager
The resources linked here will help you get started using LabKey Sample Manager for
sample tracking. First, complete the steps in the
Exploring Sample Manager guide to learn to add sample information, define lineage, and understand the processes you will follow to find and use your data.
Getting Started, Step by Step
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Configure Freezers and Other Storage
Matching your physical storage to virtual storage locations in the app can make it easy to know where to find the samples you need.
Add Sample Inventories
Getting your sample information loaded is the heart of using Sample Manager. Define the structure of the data to describe each "type" of sample in your system. Once the types are defined, the samples can be created within the application or imported from a spreadsheet.
Associate Sources
If your samples have physical or biological
sources that you want to track, you can learn about adding them and associating them with samples in these topics:
Define Assays (Premium Feature)
The data you obtain from running instrument tests on your samples will be uploaded as an assay to LabKey Sample Manager. These topics will guide you in designing assays and uploading your data.
Outline Workflow (Premium Feature)
Your laboratory workflow can be managed by creating workflow jobs for the sequences of tasks your team performs. Add your users, set permissions, and organize your jobs and templates following these topics:
Use Electronic Lab Notebooks (Premium Feature)
Collaborate and record your work in data-connected Electronic Lab Notebooks. Use templates to create many similar notebooks, and manage individual notebooks through a review and signing process.
Learn more in this section:
