> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.connected.illumina.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.connected.illumina.com/basespace/biosamples/biosamples.md).

# Biosample Overview

Biosamples are the identifiers for the original DNA samples that are prepared, sequenced, and analyzed to produce data. BaseSpace Sequence Hub automatically aggregates data across multiple sequencing runs, so you can easily see and analyze all of your biosample data at once. Sample sheet Sample IDs are automatically converted to biosample names on import.

![Data Model](https://330234082-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fg3bE5PSqw4Kkyc9yUsgB%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-22526cd909736c6c63e8bd9b9f297628326e3284%2Fbiosample-data-model.png?alt=media)

Each biosample can be associated with a default project where output files are stored, however the biosample itself is not stored in the project. When analysis apps are launched, BaseSpace Sequence Hub aggregates data for all biosamples with the same name. For more information, see [Automatic Data Aggregation](/basespace/automate/automatic-data-aggregation.md).

* Biosamples cannot be transferred, however some data associated with them is included in runs or projects that are shared or transferred.
* Biosample name must be unique within the account.
* Biosample names can include letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores.
* Biosample names are not case sensitive.

See [Data Model](/basespace/overview/data-model.md)

[View Biosamples](/basespace/data/view-data/view-biosamples.md)

View Biosample Details

[Manage Biosamples](/basespace/biosamples/manage-biosamples.md)

[Upload Biosample Workflows](/basespace/biosamples/biosample-workflow.md)

[Add Biosamples](/basespace/biosamples/biosample-workflow/add-biosamples.md)

[Add or Update Prep Requests](/basespace/biosamples/biosample-workflow/add-prep-requests.md)

[Add Analysis Workflows](/basespace/biosamples/biosample-workflow/add-analysis-workflows-to-existing-biosamples.md)

[Schedule Multiple Analyses](/basespace/biosamples/biosample-workflow/sched-mul-analysis-wrkflws-for-bs.md)

[Schedule an Analysis for Multiple Biosamples](/basespace/biosamples/biosample-workflow/sched-analysis-workfl-from-mul-bs.md)


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://help.connected.illumina.com/basespace/biosamples/biosamples.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.