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SIF - Sample Information Form

Learn what information to enter in the SIF, when to submit it and why it is required before a shipment can be accepted.

CATEGORY
Shipment preparation and logistics
PROJECT STAGE
03 · Sample preparation and shipping
READING TIME
1 min
LAST UPDATED
2 February 2026
PREPARED BY
weSEQ.IT Technical Team
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The Sample Information Form (SIF) will be sent to your email address by your Account Manager after the quote/agreement for service delivery has been signed.

Please download the Sample Information Form from the link you receive by email. Note that different forms are used for different project scopes, so it is important to complete the form sent for the current project. After opening the link, download the file:

File → Download → Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)

Please complete it carefully and ensure that the names on the tubes are identical to the names entered in the form.

IMPORTANT

Add the form as an attachment to the shipment booking form. Do not return the SIF by email or include a paper copy in the package containing the samples.

Glossary / help:

GLOSSARY2 terms
Storage methodsindicate how the samples were stored before shipment and how you would like them to be stored after arrival at the laboratory.
Sample statein this field, select or enter the medium in which the sample (nucleic acid) is dissolved / diluted. If it is shipped as a powder, enter this in the same field by selecting "Other" and entering "dry powder" in the adjacent field.

Sample type

Select the intended use of the material from the list:

AVAILABLE OPTIONS3 options
Standard Sample(including technical replicates): Primary material for analysis.
BackupTested by QC only if the standard sample is of poor quality; this avoids repeat shipping costs and is charged only if used at the client's request.
Backup (Intervention Package)An additional pool (20%) tested by QC together with the primary pool, enabling selection of the highest-quality samples for sequencing.

A detailed description of each type is available here.

Requested amount of data per sample* (Gb or tags) - enter the required post-sequencing data output per sample in this field. If you are unsure, this information is provided in the quote (output).

FILES TO DOWNLOAD
weSEQ.IT Sample Information Form 12_24XLSX - 174 kBDOWNLOAD
KEYWORDS
SIFsample information form
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