Once the researcher has requested the specimens, the request managers will be notified via email. The request managers can reject or approve the request in full or partial.

View Request

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From Email Notification

From Collection Protocol

From Catalog

From Query Interface

You can create a query to get the specimen request details through the query interface. 

View Requested Specimens 

IRB ID or Ethics ID

• When a request is submitted with a valid IRB ID/Ethics ID that matches an existing Distribution Protocol in OpenSpecimen:

  • The system automatically links the protocol to the request.

  • For example, entering IRB ID/Ethics ID: 75687686 will associate it with the Lung Cancer Distribution Protocol.

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View Requested Specimens 

Download Requested Specimens Report

Adding Requested Specimens to the Cart

If there is a 'Cart' icon on the left-hand side of the request overview page, you must select specimens and add them to the cart to distribute them.

Error while Adding Specimens to Cart

While carrying out the steps above, you might receive this error at step 3 (clicking the 'Add' button).

Distribute Requested Specimens

Once the request is 'Approved', the 'Distribute' option appears on the requested specimens list page.