Encryption (at rest) OpenSpecimen MySQL Database
Biobanks often store patient (PHI) data, which is confidential and legally protected. If the data is not stored securely it will pose a serious business risk that can invoke lawful …
Product Features
SpecimenCatalog: Sharing Data with Researchers
Most biobanks struggle with improving “utilization ratios” of their collections. The utilization ratio is the ratio of the specimen collected vs. distributed – which is critical for a biobank’s “sustenance.” …
Did you know? – Reordering of custom forms via Collection Protocol settings
Organizing the forms for data entry can be important for the efficient and speed of data entry. By default, the order of the forms is based on the order of …
New feature in v6.2 – Custom Form Enhancements
From v6.2 below enhancements are made to simplify the forms UI and make it user-friendly. Ability to search forms by additional filters: Earlier the forms were searchable only by name. …
New feature in v6.2 – Container Transfer Event
When a box (or any container) is transferred from one location to another, it was not possible to track the details of transfer like – Who transferred the container Date …
New feature in v6.2 – Clinician Role
Clinical staff at the hospitals are responsible for the collection of participant data and primary specimens. They are not concerned about other biobank workflows e.g. specimen processing, storage or distribution. …
New feature in v6.2 – Collection Protocol Groups
Often, the same set of forms and UI screen designs are used for multiple CPs within a site. The problems with this are: Not able to query across multiple CPs …
New feature in v6.2 – Impersonate Users
From v6.2, Super administrators can “Impersonate” other users. For example, if a user complains of an issue specific to their role, super administrator can impersonate as that user and debug …
OpenSpecimen – REDCap Integration
OpenSpecimen can be integrated with REDCap (or other EDCs like OpenClinica) to eliminate manual data entry and query data across the two systems. The plugin is currently used by many …