See how Sample Manager can level-up your lab work.

  • Introduction

  • Find Samples

  • Manage Freezers

  • Barcoding

  • Capture Data

  • Collaborate

  • Notebook


Sample Manager has features and flexibility
for labs of all shapes and sizes.  

Easily configure Sample Manager to match your science, team structure and processes. 

Features Highlighted:

  • Sample Types & Sources 
  • Custom Fields (metadata)
  • Chain of Custody
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Easily find samples and their related data.

Sample Manager provides various methods to search and query your sample inventory.

Features Highlighted:

  • Grid filtering & sorting
  • Search Bar
  • Advanced Search with Sample Finder
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Create an exact digital match of your physical laboratory storage. 

Sample Manager gives you complete control over your freezer storage and sample usage tracking.

Features Highlighted:

  • Storage configuration
  • Sample Check-In/Out
  • Freeze/Thaw and volume tracking
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Use barcodes to identify and locate samples within your inventory. 

Use Sample Manager to create unique barcode IDs, print barcodes and integrate scanning capabilities.

Features Highlighted:

  • System defined barcodes
  • Label Printing
  • Scanner integration
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Unify your samples with their related assay data.

Capture any type of assay data and associate it with relevant samples.

Features Highlighted:

  • Custom Assay Designs
  • Data Import & Export
  • Data Analysis
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Collaborate and standardize processes using workflows and picklists. 

Use picklists to group samples into manageable lists that you can share and take action on. Workflow management allows you to define and monitor your lab processes. 

Features Highlighted:

  • Picklist creation/sharing/export
  • Workflow Management
  • Workflow Templates
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Document your experiments in the integrated ELN.

Capture experiment notes and results in notebooks entries with reference links to samples and data in the system.  

Features Highlighted:

  • Templates
  • Collaborative Authoring/Review
  • Reference Links
  • PDF Export
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Frequently Asked Questions:

How long has LabKey been in operation?

LabKey has been trusted by leading life science research organizations since 2003. We believe in forging long-lasting partnerships with our clients by providing impactful software tools backed by exceptional support.

How much does Sample Manager cost?

Sample Manager ranges between $95 and $190 per user/month. Click here to see our pricing.

Volume discounts are available and there are no other setup costs or fees with a Sample Manager subscription.

Does Sample Manager come with support or migration services?

Yes, we’re always here to help. Sample Manager clients are provided with training and onboarding assistance as well as comprehensive online documentation. Migration services from your legacy system are available at an additional cost.

Does Sample Manager integrate with other applications or instruments?

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.

Can I customize my fields in Sample Manager?

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.

Is Sample Manager 21 CFR Part 11 compliant?

Yes, Sample Manager supports compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations. HIPAA-compliant hosting and features are available as an add-on.

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