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Sequencing RNA Level 1

A Sequencing RNA Level 1 entry documents raw, unaligned RNA sequencing data, extending the general Sequencing Level 1 structure with RNA-specific library metadata. In addition to standard NGS library and platform fields, this level captures RNA-specific details such as end bias (3 prime, 5 prime, or full-length transcript coverage), reverse transcription primer type, RNA integrity number (RIN), and DV200, which describe the quality and construction of the RNA library before sequencing.

These RNA-specific quality metrics are critical for interpreting downstream expression results, since RNA degradation or library construction choices can significantly affect quantification accuracy.

Why You Should Contribute Sequencing RNA Level 1 Entries

Contributing Sequencing RNA Level 1 entries ensures that raw RNA sequencing outputs carry the library construction and RNA quality metadata needed to properly interpret and reproduce downstream expression analyses shared through the CCKP.

Who Should Be Contributing Sequencing RNA Level 1 Entries?

  1. Sequencing Core Staff – Record RNA library preparation details and quality metrics (RIN, DV200) at the point of library construction.
  2. Computational Genomics Analysts – Ensure RNA-specific metadata is available before it is used in expression quantification pipelines.
  3. Research Staff and Lab Managers – Track which raw RNA sequencing files correspond to which biospecimens and studies.
  4. Data Managers – Maintain consistent, portal-ready metadata for raw RNA sequencing outputs shared through the CCKP.

Download Template

You can download the SequencingRNALevel1 CSV template to streamline data entry.

Full Field Reference

Below is the full field reference table with attributes and their descriptions.

Attribute Description Required Column Type Format Regex Pattern Standard Terms Examples
SequencingRNALevel1_id Unique row identifier, used as a primary key for record updates. This should be equivalent to the file Synapse Id unless otherwise indicated. True string None ^syn\d{7,8}$ None
Filename The path of a file in Synapse, relative to the project. The file associated with the path will be annotated with attributes contained in this sheet. False string None None None
Biospecimen Key Unique Biospecimen_id foreign key(s) that link metadata entries as part of the same collection. Please provide multiple values as a comma-separated list. False string None -B\d{1,9} None
Study Key The unique Study_id foreign keys associated with the resource, found in the grant Study information. Used to group the resource with other components. Please provide multiple values as a comma-separated list. False string None None None
DatasetView Key Unique DatasetView_id foreign key(s) that link metadata entries as part of the same collection. Please provide multiple values as a comma-separated list. False string None None None
File Alias A string identifier associated with the file. Must be unique. Can be the repository accesssion number (e.g., Synapse ID, GEO identifier such as GSE12345). No Greek Letters or DOIs. True string None None None
File Description Description of the file. False string None None None
File Design The overall design of the dataset or file, including a batch identifier, if applicable. False string None None None
File Level The processing level the file can be mapped to. True string None None View
File Assay The assay the file is representative of. True string None None View
File Species The species the data was collected on. True string None None View
File Url The url of where the file is stored. True string uri None None
File Format The format of the file described by this entry. True string None None View
File Data Use Codes DUO code - A data item that is used to indicate consent permissions for datasets and/or materials, and relates to the purposes for which datasets and/or material might be removed, stored or used. Available DUO code definitions can be found here: https://mc2-center.github.io/data-models/valid_values/study/#attribute-study-data-use-codes False string_list None None None
File Longitudinal Group A label that can be used to identify groups of files from the same longitudinal/time-resolved experiment False string None None None
File Longitudinal Event Type The type of event to which File Longitudinal Total Time Elapsed is related False string None None View
File Longitudinal Sequence Identifier The order in which this file was collected with respect to the longitudinal experiment (e.g., 1, 2, etc.). Integer. False number None None None
File Longitudinal Time Elapsed Unit The unit of time associated with Sequential and Total Time Elapsed attributes. False string None None None
File Longitudinal Total Time Elapsed The total time elapsed between the first and current files contained this longitudinal group. False number None None None
NGS Library Strategy The assay associated with the nucleic acid library (e.g., RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq) True string None None View
NGS Library Source Material The type of source material being sequenced. True string None None View
NGS Library Source Molecule The source of nucleic acids represented in the sequencing library. True string None None View
NGS Library Selection Method How nucleic acid molecules are isolated. False string None None View
NGS Library Layout Text description of the library layout, one of Paired-end or Single. True string None None View
NGS Sequencing Platform A platform is an object aggregate that is the set of instruments and software needed to perform a process [OBI_0000050]. Specific model of the sequencing instrument. True string None None View
NGS Sequencing Design Description Free-form description of the methods used to create the sequencing library; a brief 'materials and methods' section. True string None None None
NGS Read Length The average length of the sequencing reads. Can be integer, null True number None None None
NGS Raw Reads Reads not yet analyzed in any way to be used for data analysis. The number of reads that pass filter from the flow cell represented in the FASTQ file. False number None None None
NGS Unique Bases Count of unique basecalls present in the data. False number None None None
NGS Sequencing Coverage Depth of coverage on assembly used. Found by (Unique Aligned Basecalls)/(Reference Length) False number None None None
NGS Library Preparation Kit Name Name of Library Preparation Kit. String False string None None None
NGS Library Preparation Kit Vendor Vendor of Library Preparation Kit. String False string None None None
NGS Library Preparation Kit Version Version of Library Preparation Kit. String False string None None None
NGS Read Indicator Indicate if this is Read 1 (R1), Read 2 (R2), Index Reads (I1), or Other True string None None View
NGS Library Preparation Days from Index Number of days between sample for assay was received in lab and the libraries were prepared for sequencing [number]. If not applicable please enter 'Not Applicable' False string None \d+$|Not\sApplicable$|unknown$ None
NGS Sequencing Library Construction Days from Index Number of days between sample for assay was received in lab and day of sequencing library construction [number]. If not applicable please enter 'Not Applicable' True string None \d+$|Not\sApplicable$|unknown$ None
NGS RNA End Bias The end of the cDNA molecule that is preferentially sequenced, e.g. 3/5 prime tag/end or the full length transcript True string None None View
NGS RNA Reverse Transcription Primer An oligo to which new deoxyribonucleotides can be added by DNA polymerase [SO_0000112]. The type of primer used for reverse transcription, e.g. oligo-dT or random primer. This allows users to identify content of the cDNA library input e.g. enriched for mRNA True string None None View
NGS RNA RIN A numerical assessment of the integrity of RNA based on the entire electrophoretic trace of the RNA sample including the presence or absence of degradation products. Number False number None None None
NGS RNA DV200 Represents the percentage of RNA fragments that are >200 nucleotides in size. Number False number None None None