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Question: How to delete specimens in bulk using bulk import option?

Solution: Specimens can be deleted using bulk import option . Following are the steps -

  • Download template for specimens 'Specimens' bulk import (Collection protocols → Import → SpecimensBiospecimen Data)
  • Fill in the data, specimen label- add specimen labels (for the specimens you want to delete) and activity status field- Disabled. Rest of the columns can be removed.
  • Upload this data CSV file as 'Update' operation under Specimens import
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  • To check the status of bulk import, check the bulk import jobs(Collection protocols → Import → View Jobs). 

Once specimens are deleted, it is completely removed from the interface and cannot be retrieved back from the user interface.

Using Dispose template

Specimens can also be closed or disabled using 'Specimen Disposal' template(Collection protocols → Import → Biospecimen Data)