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This is a draft under the review by the BBMRI-ERIC Management Committee.

Definition

Assay attributes (container, preparation steps, …) covers various aspects related to container (glass slide) and laboratory preparation steps.

Attribute CodeAttribute NameDescriptionData typeAllowed valuesConstraintsCardinality
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-01Container ConfigurationClassifies a container based on the organization of its specimensEnumerated ValuesTMA, Multiple patients, Multiple blocks, Single block, Single section, Cytology sample, Other (the value is known but cannot be classified into any of the predefined categories), NULL (the value is unknown)none1:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-02Container IdentifierA unique identifier for a container (as defined in DICOM)StringAn ID as a free-text stringnone0:1
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-03SpecimensUnique identifiers of one or more specimens placed in or on a containerStringSpecimens IDs as a free-text stringnone1:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-04Container TypeThe type of a non-biological object used during the handling, preparation, and storage of a biospecimenEnumerated ValuesTissue Cassette, Tissue Microarray Cassette, Microscope Slide, Specimen Container, Specimen Vial, Specimen Well, Electron Microscopy Gridnone0:1
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-05Tissue TypeTypes of tissue that are labeled and examinedEnumerated ValuesValues are to be taken from CID 7166 Common Tissue Segmentation Type and be encoded as SNOMED-RD IDnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-06Cell TypeA subset or a selected group of cells labeled and examined by a laboratory assayEnumerated ValuesValues are to be taken from the Cell Annotation Platform, and the Data Coordination Platformnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-07Pathogen TypeThe type of pathogenic microorganism tested through a laboratory assayEnumerated Valuesviruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, prionsnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-08Pathogen IdentifierA name or an identifier of a microorganism for which a test has been performedEnumerated ValuesValues are to be taken from the National Healthcare Safety Networknone0:1
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-09Biomarker TypeThe basic cellular component of a biospecimen that has been tested or labeledEnumerated ValuesProtein, DNA, RNA, Carbohydrate, Lipid, Inorganic Ions, other (the value is known but cannot be classified into any of the predefined categories), NULL (the value is unknown)none0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-10Biomarker Spatial LocalizationThe subcellular location of a biomarker or biomarkersEnumerated ValuesextracellularMatrix, cellMembrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, microorganismnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-11Assay TypeThe laboratory test performed on a bio-specimen mounted on a glass slideEnumerated ValuesHematoxylin And Eosin Stain, Special Stains, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Insitu Hybridization, Fluorescence Insitu Hybridization, Fluorescent Multiplex Immunohistochemistry, Multiplex Immunohistochemistry, other (the value is known but cannot be classified into any of the predefined categories), NULL (the value is unknown)none1:1
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-12Special Stain TechniqueThe method of a special staining technique performed to visualize a selected tissue type or tissue element, a cell type, or a pathogen, except for the H&E methodEnumerated ValuesValues are to be taken from CID 8112 Specimen Stain and be encoded as SNOMED-RD IDnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-13Dye NameThe neutral or synthetic colored substance used for staining specific tissues or cellular componentsEnumerated ValuesValues are to be taken from CID 8112 Specimen Stain and be encoded as SNOMED-RD IDnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-14Antibody NameThe vendor-stated name of an antibody used to detect and visualize the presence of an antigenStringControlled Value Set encoded as text stringnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-15Antibody IdentifierThe distinct ID for an antibody used in an assayEnumerated ValuesValues are to be taken from the Antibody Registrynone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-16Chromogenic Substrate NameThe name of a chromogenic compound used in an assayEnumerated Values3,3′-Diaminobenzidine, 3-Amino-9-Ethylcarbazole, 3,3´,5,5´ tetramethylbenzidine, fastRed, permanentRed, emerald, BCIP/NBTnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-17Fluorophore Substance NameThe name of a fluorescent material used in an assayEnumerated ValuesValues to be taken from the https://fluorophores.tugraz.at/none0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-18FISH Signal PatternDescribes a spatial location of fluorescent probes or signalsEnumerated ValuesDeletion Probes, Amplification Probes, Dual-Colour Breakapart Probes, Deletion-Fusion Probes, Tri-Colour Breakapart Probes, Translocation, Dual Fusion Probesnone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-19FISH Probe IdentifierThe vendor-stated name of a probe used in a FISH assayStringThe vendor-stated name of a probe used in a FISH assaynone0:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-20Counter LabelingThe counter-labeling technique used to highlight specific cellular or tissue structures, serving as a complementary method to the primary labeling for analysisEnumerated ValuesHematoxylin, Eosin, Nuclear Fast Red, Methyl Green, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole, Hoechst 33342, PropidiumIodide, Phalloidin, other (the value is known but cannot be classified into any of the predefined categories), NULL (the value is unknown)none1:n
MIABIS-DIGITALPATHOLOGYASSAY-20Counter LabelingThe counter-labeling technique used to highlight specific cellular or tissue structures, serving as a complementary method to the primary labeling for analysisStringControlled Value Set: hematoxylin, eosin, nuclearFastRed, methylGreen, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole, hoechst 33342, propidiumIodide, phalloidin, other, NULL0:n