OpenSpecimen Access Requirements

Request an Initial Consult for your lab

To gain access to an existing protocol in OpenSpecimen:

1. Take an online training session.

   1. Click here to view available training sessions in Learn@work.

2. Complete the HIPAA 101 course in Learn@work.

   1. This is a required course for all WashU Med School employees. You should have completed this training as a part of your new hire.

3. Obtain PI approval.

   1. Email the PI of the study to request access to OpenSpecimen and cc: biobankhelp@wustl.edu 

   2. Include the following in the email.

      1. study name

      2. IRB number

      3. role needed in OpenSpecimen
         Sample Email:
         Hi Dr ______
         I'm writing to request access to STUDY NAME (IRB #) in OpenSpecimen. I will need the following role in OpenSpecimen: Role
         Can you please reply all to this email approving my access. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks
         
         If you're not sure which role you'll need. Please click here to view roles in OpenSpecimen. If you're still not sure, please email us at biobankhelp@wustl.edu and we can help guide you.