Sample tracking

Complete Sample Tracking From Collection to Results

Never lose track of another sample. Full visibility from the moment a sample is collected, through laboratory processing, to final results—with complete audit trails and data traceability across your entire SNP testing operation.

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The challenge

The Sample Tracking Challenge

Lost Samples

Samples go missing between collection and lab, with no way to trace what happened or where.

Order Confusion

Add-ons, standalone tests, and profile variations create confusion about what's been ordered vs delivered.

Disconnected Data

Genotypes arrive but aren’t linked to phenotypes, EBVs, or other animal records—fragmenting your data.

How it works

End-to-End Sample Visibility

Track every sample through the complete testing lifecycle with real-time status updates and full audit history.

1

Sample Collection

Capture sample details at the point of collection with mobile-ready forms. Link samples to animals with barcode scanning, assign unique identifiers, and record collection metadata.

2

Laboratory Submission

Submit directly to laboratory LIMS systems with automated manifests. Support for Neogen, Zoetis, Weatherbys, and custom lab integrations. No manual re-keying.

3

In-Lab Processing

Track sample status through laboratory workflows. Receive automatic updates on extraction, genotyping progress, QC flags, and any issues that arise.

4

Results Delivery

Results flow back automatically with full audit linkage. SNP data, parentage assignments, genetic conditions, and custom panels—all linked to the original sample and animal.

Order types

Every Order Type, One View

Whether it's a full genomic profile, a parentage-only test, an add-on to an existing sample, or a custom panel—see exactly what's been ordered, what's in progress, and what's been delivered.

Genomic Profiles

Standard SNP panels with parentage, breed composition, and trait markers

Parentage Only

Focused parentage verification without full genomic profiling

Genetic Conditions

Targeted testing for specific hereditary conditions

Add-On Tests

Additional tests requested on existing samples

Standalone Panels

Custom marker panels or research genotyping

Re-Runs & Retests

Follow-up testing when initial results need verification

Unified data

Complete Individual Profile

Every piece of data for an individual—genotypes, phenotypes, breeding values, conditions, pedigree—collated in one place. No more fragmented records across spreadsheets and systems.

Phenotypes Performance records, weights, scores, and measurementsEBVs & Indexes Estimated breeding values and selection indexes from genetic evaluationsGenetic Conditions Carrier status and test results for hereditary conditionsParentage Verified sire and dam assignments with confidence scoresPedigree Full ancestry and relationship data across generationsRegistry Status Registration details, transfers, and ownership history
Why it works

Complete Auditability

Full audit trail from sample collection to result delivery

Automatic LIMS integration with major laboratories

Real-time status tracking for all samples and orders

Clear visibility into pending, in-progress, and completed tests

Unified view of all data types per individual

Eliminate questions about what has or hasn’t been delivered

The Genetics Operating System

Take Control of Your Sample Workflow

See how Helical brings complete traceability and auditability to your SNP testing workflows.

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