DNA Bank

This page provides information related to the NHM DNA Bank:

- Advice for field colllecting etc. of samples, associated data, geographical coordinate formats, labelling of samples etc.
- How to register samples in the NHM DNA Bank
- Import template files

For further info about the DNA Bank, see the DNA Bank web pages.

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Collection and registration of samples for the NHM DNA Bank

Instructions and advice related to collection, deposition and use of samples to/in the DNA Bank. Registration_of_tissue_and_DNA_samples_140407.pdf

Advice for field colllection of samples, associated data, geographical coordinate formats, labelling of samples etc. Advice_for_field_collection_of_DNA_samples_140327.pdf

Import templates

Completed import files should be sent to the DNA Bank manager.

Vascular plants:
Import template: Corema import template - DNA Plant collection 141201.xlsx

Birds (also non-DNA):
Import template: Corema_import_template_-_Bird_collection_141201.xlsx

Best practice manual - Avian samples: Import of sample data to Corema - Avian samples.pdf

Arthropods:
Import template: Corema import template - Arthropod collection 141117.xlsx

DNA extracts (to be added to existing accessions):

Import template: Corema import template - DNA extracts 141027.xlsx