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Easy-to-use sample management software for any size lab.
Manage the complete lifecycle of your lab samples.
Track every aspect of your sample processing including receipt, registration, freezer storage, aliquoting, assays and shipping.
Register any type of sample with all of the metadata you need.
Define unlimited samples types, sources, and custom fields needed to describe your samples.
Automatically capture an audit-ready log of actions performed on samples.
Track the complete chain-of-custody and details of every event in the lifecycle of your lab samples.
Standardize lab processes and collaborate using workflows.
Create task-based workflow templates to match lab processes, guide data collection and facilitate hand-offs between staff.
Sample management software designed to boost the efficiency & productivity of your lab.
Freezer Management
Manage lab freezers and storage of your sample inventory.
- Setup the system to match the freezers and storage options used in the lab
- Track the movement of samples in and out of the freezer
- Capture sample storage, amount and freeze/thaw history
- Visually manage freezer capacity and storage location of samples
Sample Inventory Tracking
Track the entire life-cycle of your lab samples.
- Easily navigate the lineage of samples and aliquots
- Capture the entire chain-of-custody and history of each sample
- Define your sample types and sources with customizable metadata
- Customize specific sample statuses to indicate the processing stage of samples (received, analyzed, shipped, etc)
Electronic Lab Notebook
Document lab work by linking to samples and assay data within entries.
- Add context and enrich notebooks by linking to sources, samples and assay data
- Simplify authoring and review of electronic notebook entries using templates and electronic signatures
- Collaboratively contribute to notebooks and sign-off/review processes
Lab Workflow Management
Use workflows to standardize lab processes and collaborate.
- Create custom workflows to match any lab process
- Assign tasks, priority level and due dates for upcoming lab work
- Manage workloads by viewing a laboratory-wide view of sample processing work
- Save time and standardize processes by creating workflow templates
Assay Data Management
Unify your samples with experiment results.
- Aggregate all assay data related to samples in one system
- Import any type of sample related assay data collected in your lab
- Enforce consistent structuring of data to support querying and data integrity
- Use workflows to guide data capture and to track the status/progress of ongoing experiments
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Sample Manager Frequently Asked Questions
The Professional edition of Sample Manager offers APIs (JavaScript, Python, R) to integrate with third-party systems. Additionally, our LabKey Server SDMS (that includes Sample Manager) has built-in integrations with external databases, analytics tools, and more.
Yes, users can create their own (unlimited) fields for each Sample Type, Source Type and Assay Type they create. Custom fields can be used for a variety of uses including tracking shipments and QC status.
Yes, Sample Manager supports compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations. HIPAA-compliant hosting and features are available as an add-on.
Learn more about Sample Manager
User Presentations: Hear from Our Users
Sample Manager at Candel Therapeutics
Sample Manager at The Ohio State University
Sample Manager at NIAID
Blog Posts
Clinical Sample Management – 4 Essential Questions for Better Tracking & Compliance in the Lab
3 Tips for Tracking Lab Samples
Benefits of Sample-centric Freezer Management Software