How are samples tracked in Genetic Alliance BioBank?
All samples are tracked and managed confidentially and securely throughout the entire production process by the Gene Logic TRIMS system. Samples are assigned unique tracking identifiers and bar-coded on receipt. This unique identifier is carried with the sample from the time of receipt at Gene Logic through data delivery and archiving. These identifiers are controlled by access-controlled systems and relate samples back to an order number or study identifier. The relationship of order/study number to the service partner is kept restricted to authorized personnel. All derivatives of a sample are similarly bar-coded and tracked to ensure chain of custody and to preserve the relationship with the original sample.
