Experimental Data and Lab Methodology Data

Nature: Lab-related data encompass various types of experimental and methodological data, such as:

• PCR protocols
• information on primers
• PCR parameters
• gel electrophoresis pictures
• DNA concentration or quality measures results
• flow cytometry results
• genome size measurements results
• supporting data, e.g. Macrogen order tables, lab progress tracked in a spreadsheet, spreadsheets used to produce dilutions, etc.

Storage / folder organization:

Store lab data in subfolders under the main project folders for each type of data

Naming convention:

Use clear, descriptive file names that reflect the content and purpose of the file.

Link to source data:

Ensure all lab data files are linked to source samples through the labcode. This can be done for example by including the labcode in the file names or maintaining a list that maps files to their respective labcodes.

Retention:

Retained indefinitely

• DNA gel electrophoresis pictures, concentration measurements and other parameters of genomic DNA, curated by the DNA bank. Document when samples are used up.

Retained temporarily

• PCR gel electrophoresis, long gel images, Macrogen order sheets and other non-essential data are deleted after successful sequencing, latest after the publication of the relevant study.