Text description of Tree of Life Sample Management Workflow diagram.

Step 1 – Planning.
Partner discusses plans with a project manager.

Step 2 – Submission.
Partner receives guidance on submission, receiving sample tubes and manifest.

Step 3 – Sampling.
Partner or internal team collects sample and confirms species’ identity

Step 4 – Manifest.
Partner completes sample manifest.

Step 5 – Compliance.
The Legal and Research Governance team reviews information.

Step 6 – Approval.
Confirmation that all compliance processes are completed.

Step 7 – Shipping and receipt.
Samples are shipped on dry ice to the Sanger Institute.

Step 8 – Storage and release.
Received samples are verified and then handed over to the
next team.

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