Sample
This user guide describes the functionalities of Discngine Sample, a web application for managing the sample lifecycle.
Discngine Sample provides advanced solutions for biological and chemical sample management and tracking by offering easy-to-use processing workflows for Chemists, Biologists, and Sample Managers.
Integrated with robotic equipment, label printers, and balances, Discngine Sample addresses aspects such as compound management, screening operations, registration, ordering, shipping, biobanking, and automated storage management.
Concepts¶
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Some concepts found in Sample are also shared with the RefData application (e.g., plate layout).
Batch¶
A batch is an element of interest, such as a compound, siRNA, cell, or antibody.
Sample¶
A sample is an instance of one or more batches at a specific concentration. Samples are usually linked to containers and include additional information such as quantity and solvent.
Container¶
A container stores samples and can be of various formats and types. In the application, there is a distinction between vials (single-position containers) and plates (multi-position containers). Each container has a type that defines its format (e.g., 1 Dram Vial, Greiner 96, Greiner 384, BRAND 96).
Administrators can define new container formats and types in the system.
Location¶
A location can store containers or other locations (e.g., a freezer contains plates and is located in a building).
Rack¶
In the application, a Rack specifically refers to plate-sized elements for vial storage, usable on robotic equipment. Racks can be used in several Transformation workflows.
Mixture¶
A sample is considered a mixture when it contains more than one constituent (batch) and/or more than one solvent. Mixtures are commonly used in experiments where multiple compounds are combined within a single sample for testing or analysis.
Job¶
A job is a specific execution of a workflow in Sample. It represents a set of actions or tasks performed according to the workflow's defined steps, and tracks all related data, progress, and results for traceability and reproducibility.