Description
Compare a specimen's supplied matrix and unit labels.
Biobank administration tracks specimen IDs, source labels, storage addresses and inventory assertions. A check symbol, row-major index or supported-record count helps reconcile metadata while actual specimen identity, storage conditions and availability require verified records and physical controls.
Compare a specimen's supplied matrix and unit labels.
When to use this tool
Use Biobank Specimen Matrix Unit Pair when checking the stated biobank address, label, inventory or support convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter matrix, unit, expectedMatrix, expectedUnit, source. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read matches, key. Inspect matches before interpreting the associated values.
Compare a specimen's supplied matrix and unit labels. matches requires both literal expected-label equalities, key serializes [source,matrix,unit].1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| matrix | Matrix | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| unit | Unit | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| expectedMatrix | Expected Matrix | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| expectedUnit | Expected Unit | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| source | Source | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| matches | Matches | Required. Boolean. |
| key | Serialized literal record key; uniqueness or matching does not authenticate the source. | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
{
"input": {
"matrix": "serum",
"unit": "mg/L",
"expectedMatrix": "serum",
"expectedUnit": "mg/L",
"source": "lab-A"
},
"output": {
"matches": true,
"key": "[\"lab-A\",\"serum\",\"mg/L\"]"
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Units are not converted and source/identity or analytical compatibility is not authenticated.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use the complete inventory/label format and verified physical records; inspect actual storage and specimen conditions under appropriate professional procedures.
References
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