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assign positions csv

Nelson Loyola edited this page Jan 29, 2018 · 3 revisions

WikiClient CSV ImportAssign specimen positions CSV

Assign specimen positions CSV

A CSV file with this format can be used to assign positions, or move, specimens.

Column Number Column Label Value required/ optional Format(s) Description
1 Inventory ID Required Text - numbers, letters, or both The inventory ID to assign this specimen.
Must already exist in Biobank. The maximum length is 100.
2 Current pallet label Optional Text Used when moving specimens: this is the label on the pallet this specimen is currently stored in.
Must already exist in Biobank.
3 Pallet product barcode Optional Text The product barcode on the pallet this specimen is stored in.
The pallet must already exist in Biobank. Also, see Notes below.
4 Top parent container type Optional (Required if column 5 is specified) Text The short name of container type for the top container this pallet is stored in.
Must already exist in Biobank. Also, see Notes below.
5 Pallet label Optional (Required if column 4 is specified) Text The label on the pallet this specimen is stored in.
Must already exist in Biobank. Also, see Notes below.
6 Specimen position in pallet Required Text Must adhere to pallet’s child labeling scheme.
The position string where this specimen is stored in.
Should not include the pallet label.
Must be a valid position on the pallet. Also, see Notes below.
7 Comment Optional Text The comment to apply to this specimen.
There is no size limit.

To specify a specimen position, use one of the following options:

  • only fill in columns 3 and 6,
  • only fill in columns 4, 5, and 6,
  • fill in columns 3, 4, 5, and 6 (not recommended since it is redundant)

Template file

Here is a link to download a template CSV file: template