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Sample information

This table describes the fields in the Add Sample dialog. The same fields are used in a CSV file that is used to import samples.

Field

Description

Sample Name

(Required)

Must follow Ion Reporter™ Software sample name limits. If the actual sample name already exists in Ion Reporter™ Software, a string such as _v1 or _v2, etc., is added to the sample name.

Sample External ID

A field for your own use.

PCR Plate Position

The well number of the sample in the PCR plate.

Barcode Kit

The name and/or catalog number of the barcode kit used to make a library from the sample.

Barcode

The name of the specific barcode used to generate a library from the sample.

Control Type

The name of the control used when preparing and sequencing the sample.

Basic Annotations

Description

An open text entry field.

DNA/RNA/Fusions

The type of library created from the sample.

Gender

The gender of the sample. Do not leave empty. Select Unknown if the gender is not known.

Type

The relationship type for this sample, used by Ion Reporter™ Software.

Relationship Group

The group number of the sample set of which the sample is a member. This is identical to the Set ID in the IonReporterUploader plugin, and is used to identify related samples.

User-defined Attributes

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If you create additional sample attributes, each attribute will be listed here and in the CSV file. Attributes that are marked as mandatory must be entered for each sample. If you create an attribute of typeInteger, only numeric characters (whole numbers) can be entered into the field for that attribute.