Sample metadata
Sample metadata describes each sample included in your submission. It helps researchers understand what the samples represent and makes it possible to connect relevant data files to the samples in the submission.
Use a stable, non-identifying pseudonym for the Subject ID. Do not include a name, personal identity number, contact details, a re-identification key, or sensitive participant information. Submit sensitive information as controlled-access data instead.
Metadata fields
The table below shows the fields that can be specified for each sample. An asterisk indicates the fields that are required in submissions to FEGA Sweden.
| Field name | Description |
|---|---|
| Alias* | The submitter’s designated name for the sample. The name must be unique within the submission account. |
| Title | A short, informative description of the sample |
| Description | A longer description of the sample and how it differs from other samples |
| Biological Sex* | “female”, “male”, “hermaphrodite” or “unknown” |
| Subject ID* | An identifier for the subject or donor of the sample |
| Phenotype* | Phenotype or disease state relevant for using the data |
| BioSampleID | BioSampleID, if relevant |
| Case Control | “case”, “control”, “both” or “NA” |
| Organism Part | Part of the organism |
| Cell Line | Cell line |
FEGA Sweden recommends using the Experimental Factor Ontology Database for describing your sample phenotypes. Whenever applicable, we also recommend using appropriate INSDC terms for missing values.