The lab has to manage sample types according to the lab. Within the LSM, navigate to Admin 🡪 Preferences 🡪 Sample types. Sample type is required to be included for all samples in all jobs. At least, one definition of sample type must be created.

To add a new sample type click Add and complete the form. This section allows sample types definition (blood, DNA, protein extraction, tissue…). The name is mandatory and a description is optional.

To delete a sample type, click the check box next to the sample type name and then click delete.

Note that deleting a sample type that is currently being used is prohibited. The sample type list may be printed.

There are sorting and filtering options to help with managing long lists of sample types. Click a column header to sort in ascending or descending order (indicated by an arrow). There is also a filter that may be applied to either the name or description, click apply for the filter to take effect. The number of records per page may also be adjusted.




Note

Entering a sample type is required when submitting a job that includes samples. You may not submit a job with sample(s) unless at least one sample type has been created. These sample types are distinct from the sample types created in LabCollector


From the sample type list, a sample name or description may be edited by clicking on the desired sample type in the list and then clicking on edit. After making changes, click save to confirm changes or click cancel to avoid making changes.



The sample type is selected when submitting a job via a drop down menu from the LSM or the LSMremote.