Simplified input data schema

This diagram is a minimal example of the data schema. It shows only the fields which are mandatory (in bold) or which are required to link data together within or between files. Fields with a * are a primary key.

RIDX is not mandatory in some files as it is not necessary when loading additional data to existing assays. In any other case, RIDX is a mandatory field in any file that includes it. Without including your RIDX, records cannot be linked to your references and data loading will fail.

Some fields will only take certain valid identifiers and there are additional fields which are not mandatory which are outlined in the Field names and data types section.