Picking up Samples from the CTRC (post-processing)
Note:
- Please allow at least 3 business days for the CTRC to process your pickup request.
- Ensure you bring an appropriate container to transport your samples.
Pick-up process for labs using OpenSpecimen:
The CTRC will notify you via email that your samples have been processed.
- DNA – CTRC will create a “shipment” which notifies you that your samples are ready for pick up.
- All other sample types – You will need to “request a shipment” to have your samples prepared for your pick-up from storage.
- See this guide for more information.
Pick-up process for labs NOT using OpenSpecimen:
- DNA – You will be notified via email that your DNA is ready for pick-up. OS creates an order which you can access via the link on your email or your OS homepage in the Orders widget.
- When you physically arrive at the CTRC, log into OS and navigate to the desired Order. Click “retrieve’ to indicate you have picked up your samples.
- All other sample types When you are ready to pick up your samples, you will request samples from the OS catalog and complete the request form and indicate when you plan to pick up order..
- When you physically arrive at the CTRC, log into OS and navigate to the desired Order. Click “retrieve’ to indicate that you have picked up your samples.
- See this guide for more information.
Requesting Samples from the CTRC (post-storage)
- Please allow at least 3 business days for the CTRC to process your pickup request.
- Ensure you bring an appropriate container to transport your samples
- For labs using OpenSpecimen
- For labs NOT using OpenSpecimen
OpenSpecimen User Guides / OpenSpecimen 101 Course
Similar to our REDCap Knowledge Articles, the BMIC develops and maintains OpenSpecimen User Guides as well as a Canvas OpenSpecimen 101 Course available at no cost. We encourage you to use these resources!