The Biospecimen Inventory system (BSI) was created by IMS as a comprehensive tool to manage, track, and maintain specimen inventories. The system supports many aspects of specimen management: data entry, specimen requests, processing, reporting, container management, discrepancies, and scanning and printing barcode labels.
BSI is a tabbed interface, with various menu options available: user profile, quick specimen search, and help. Managers contain either a folder directory or a table listing of relevant items. Buttons are available on the right side of most managers for the actions you can perform there.
Since BSI encompasses so many tools, processes, and features, knowing where to start can be difficult. Following the lifecycle of a specimen highlights the core uses of BSI. Select a topic below to learn about its place in the BSI System.
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Logging Into BSI
To start working, navigate to the start.bsisystems.com page to download the BSI Launcher. Once the BSI Launcher is installed on your computer, you can use it to open and login to BSI. If you do not have an account, contact BSI support to request one.
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Entering Specimen Data
In BSI, data can be entered in several places. The most common ways to enter data in BSI are Data Entry, Incoming Shipments, and Locations.
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Virtual Freezers
The Locations module allows virtual containers and storage units to be configured to match your physical freezers.
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Specimen Requests
BSI Engage is an online portal through which BSI specimens can be searched for and requested without needing to download the client application.
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Processing
Requests for processing and distribution of specimens in the BSI client are completed in the Requisitions module.
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Reporting
Reporting on specimens in your inventory is essential to success. BSI features both graphical and list reports.
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Logging In to BSI
To start working, navigate to the start.bsisystems.com page to download the BSI Launcher. Once the BSI Launcher is installed on your computer, you can use it to open and login to BSI. If you do not have an account, contact BSI support to request one.
Learn More
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Entering Specimen Data
In BSI, data can be entered in several places. The most common ways to enter data in BSI are through the Data Entry, Incoming Shipments, and Locations modules.
Learn More
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Virtual Freezers
The Locations module allows virtual containers and storage units to be configured to match your physical freezers.
Learn More
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Specimen Requests
BSI Engage is an online portal through which you can search for and request BSI specimens without needing to download the client application.
Learn More
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Processing
Requests for processing and distribution of specimens in the BSI client are completed in the Requisitions module.
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Reporting
The Reports module provides graphical, list, and frequency reports to help you effectively monitor your inventory.
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