Introduction

This feature will let OpenSpecimen automatically suggest a box for sample storage.

Setting up auto allocation

The administrator has to set up the auto-allocation strategy at the CP level.

Click to know the steps

Go to the collection protocol overview page, click on 'Settings'→'Container' and click 'Edit.'

There are two allocation strategies available:

Least empty container: This will let the user backfill a container with spaces that was initially full.
Recently Used Container: This will let the user keep adding samples to recently used boxes and moving forward.
Store Aliquots in the same box: All aliquots being created at once under a parent are stored under the same box.

Refer to the wiki page for more details on how these strategies work in OpenSpecimen.