Biospecimen Inventory Processing System (BSI-II)

BSI is real-time, multi-user software for managing all sizes of biological specimen inventories. Track specimens across multiple institutions, receive shipments, resolve discrepancies, enter data, prepare reports, process requisitions, and manage your storage space without using multiple software packages. Scan and print barcodes, import and translate data, automated data audit trail.

The latest version of the DCEG Biological Specimen Inventory (BSI) system was released on April 16, 2007. This version has a new module for repository location and freezer management, enhanced support for billing, a new study information manager, study specific authorizations, a new web interface, improved web services, and over 190 other enhancements. This new release utilizes a Postgres 8 open source SQL database to provide the power and scalability that DCEG needs for its large biorepositories.