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Field nameField programmatic nameDescriptionData typeCategorical values
(ontology and enum)
ExamplesRequiredImported from bionetworkEncoded by sample, cell, donor, dataset, library (or combination)Public / DB side
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1Age valueage_value
Age of donor at the time of sample collection. Specify the age unit (week, month, year) in age_unit.
integerN/A20; 32; 56PRIORITISEDGenetic Diversitydonor
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2Age unitage_unit
Age unit (week, month, year) for the age_value.
stringday; week; month; year
day; week; month; year
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3Gender identity selfreportedgenderidentity_selfreportedDonor self-reported gender identity.stringN/A
Female Gender; Male Gender; Non-Binary Gender; Other Gender; Agender; Gender Fluid; Gender Identifier X; Genderqueer; Transgender; Two-spirit
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4Body mass indexbmi
Body mass index of the donor at the time of collection.
integerN/A36.4; 19.2; 27PRIORITISEDGenetic Diversitydonor
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5Heightheight
Height of donor in cm at the time of collection.
integerN/A160; 137; 203PRIORITISEDGenetic Diversitydonor
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6Weightweight
Weight of donor in kilograms at the time of collection.
integerN/A50; 80PRIORITISEDGenetic Diversitydonor
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7Ethnicity self reported
ethnicity_selfreported_freetext
Donor self-reported ethnicity (or ethnicities) in free-text; can include tribe, dialect group, etc. If race information is submitted under this field, please ensure that the question(s) and response options posed to donors are included in the next metadata category (“ethnicity_question_text”). Separate multiple entries with a comma.
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8Ethnicity question textethnicity_question_text
Question and response options posed to donors for collecting metadata on donor self-reported ethnicity and / or tribe and / or dialect group and / or race etc.
stringN/A
“What is your ethnicity?”; “Are you Hispanic/Latino?”; Example from All of Us “Which categories describe you? Select all that apply. Note You may select more than one group. American Indian or Alaska Native (for example, Aztec, Blackfeet Tribe, Mayan, Navajo Nation, Native Village of Barrow (Utqiagvik) Inupiat Traditional Government, Nome Eskimo Community, etc.)* Asian (for example, Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, etc.)* Black, African American, or African (for example, African American, Ethiopian, Haitian, Jamaican, Nigerian, Somali, etc.)* Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish (for example, Columbian, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican or Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran, etc.)* Middle Eastern or North African (for example, Algerian, Egyptian, Iranian, Lebanese, Moroccan, Syrian, etc.)* Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (for example, Chamorro, Fijian, Marshallese, Native Hawaiian, Tongan, etc.)* White (for example, English, European, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, etc.)* None of these fully describe me (optional free text answer) Prefer not to answer” not collected, not available
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9Smoking statussmoking_statusIf the donor smokes/smoked or not.stringactive; former; never
active; former; never
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10Years since smoking cessation
years_since_smoking_cessation
If smoking status is "former", specify the number of years since smoking cessation, if available.
integerN/A1; 4; 12PRIORITISEDdonor
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11Smoking pack yearssmoking_pack_years
Estimated number of packs (20 cigarettes) smoked per day multiplied by the number of years subject was smoking.
integerN/A4.55; 12; 49.5PRIORITISEDdonor
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12Household smoking exposure
household_smoking_exposure
If the donor is exposed to passive smoking in their household or not (excluding if they are the ones smoking).
stringyes; noyes; noPRIORITISEDdonor
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13Vaping statusvaping_statusIf the donor vapes/vaped or not.stringactive; former; never
active; former; never
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14Inhaled marijuana statusmarijuana_inhaled_status
If the donor inhales or smokes marijuana, in the present, past or never.
stringactive; former; never
active; former; never
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15Comorbidities
comorbidities_ontology_term_id
Indicate all comorbidities/ secondary diagnoses of the donor (primary diagnosis was asked in disease_ontology_term_id field of tier 1 metadata). This must be a MONDO term. Separate multiple entries with a comma.
stringMONDO ontology term
MONDO:0005044; MONDO:0005148
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16Medication in last month
medication_within_last_month_pre_sample
Please indicate the last known therapy, as drug categories from the NCIT ontology, administered to the patient within the last month prior to sample collection. If this information is not shareable due to data privacy restrictions, please indiciate "not_shareable".
stringNCIT ontology term
NCIT:C389; NCIT:C71534; NCIT:C78113; not_shareable
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17Diet meat consumptiondiet_meat_consumption
Dietary patterns of donor – meat (chicken, seafood, fish, pork, lamb, beef, etc.) consumption versus meat-free diet – at time of sample collection. Fill yes if donor consumes meat or no if donor does not consumes meat.
stringyes; noyes; noPRIORITISEDGenetic Diversitydonor
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18Primary language
language_donor_primary_language
Primary language(s), spoken by donor. Can include dialects (for example, Hokkien).
stringN/A
Mandarin Chinese; Hokkien; Bahasa Melayu; Tamil; Hausa; Yoruba; Swahili
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19Current residence location country state
geography_currentresidence_location_country_state
Country and state of donor’s current residence at time of sample collection.
stringN/A
Singapore; United Kingdom; Massachusetts USA; New South Wales Australia; Bauchi State; Nigeria
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20Current residence location granular
geography_currentresidence_location_granular
Nearest city, town, or village to location of donor’s current residence at time of sample collection.
stringN/A
Singapore; Cambridge; Boston; Kingston
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21Collection site latitude longitude
geography_collectionsite_latitude_longitude
Latitude and longitude GPS coordinates of collection site in decimal degrees. Please specify latitude followed by longitude separated with a comma.
stringN/A
1.3,103.8; not_sharable
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22Sample collection time pointsample_collection_time_point
Time point when the sample was collected, indicated as YYYY/MM/DD. If this information is not sharable, please indiciate "not_shareable".
dateN/A
2022/10/29; not_shareable
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23Tissue dissociation protocolprotocol_tissue_dissociation
The dissociation process that was used for the dissociation.
string
Collagenase D + DNAse; Dispase + collagenase; Cold protease 1h; Collagenase + Elastase + DNAse; Cold protease overnight; Collagenase A + DNAse; Mechanical dissociation (chilled) + detergent-based nuclei isolation; Mechanical dissociation (frozen) + citric-acid based nuclei isolation; other
Collagenase D + DNAse; Dispase + collagenase; Cold protease 1h; Collagenase + Elastase + DNAse; Cold protease overnight; Collagenase A + DNAse; Mechanical dissociation (chilled) + detergent-based nuclei isolation; Mechanical dissociation (frozen) + citric-acid based nuclei isolation; other
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24Tissue dissociation protocol free text
protocol_tissue_dissociation_free_text
A free text option to describe dissociation process if not listed in available options.
stringN/A
Collagenase IV and I at 37°C for 8h
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25Pft methodPFT_methodIndicate which Pulmonary Function Testings (PFTs) methods were performed. Please indicate all tests performed.stringspirometry; plethysmography; DLCO_KCO_testspirometry; plethysmography; DLCO_KCO_testPRIORITISEDdonor
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26Age at pftage_at_PFTIndicate the age of the subject at the time point of pulmonary function parameter assessment in years, if known.integerN/A45; 77; 32PRIORITISEDdonor
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27Pft time pointPFT_time_pointIndicate at which date the Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) were recorded as YYYY-MM-DD if available. If this information is not shareable, please indicate 'not_shareable'.stringN/A2024-11-14; 2019-01-31; not_shareablePRIORITISEDdonor
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28Pft relative time pointPFT_relative_time_pointIf timepoint of sample collection (sample_collection_time_point) and/or timepoint of PFT recording (PFT_time_point) is not available, indicate how many days prior or after sample collection the pulmunary function parameters were assessed if available. E.g. if PFT recording 5 days prior to sample collection corresponds to "-5", on the day of sample collection "0" and three days after sample collection "3".integerN/A0; -5; 12PRIORITISEDdonor
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29Fev1 milliliters predictedFEV1_milliliters_predictedIndicate the predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) in milliliters, based on patient age, sex, height, and ethnicity, if available.integerN/A3500; 4200; 2800PRIORITISEDdonor
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30Fev1 milliliters prebdFEV1_milliliters_preBDIndicate the measured FEV1 in milliliters before the administration of a bronchodilator if available.integerN/A3500; 4200; 2800PRIORITISEDdonor
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31Fev1 milliliters postbdFEV1_milliliters_postBDIndicate the measured FEV1 in milliliters after the administration of a bronchodilator if available.integerN/A3500; 4200; 2800PRIORITISEDdonor
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32Fev1 percent of predicted prebdFEV1_percent_of_predicted_preBDIndicate the percentage of the predicted FEV1 achieved before bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A80; 78; 105PRIORITISEDdonor
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33Fev1 percent of predicted postbdFEV1_percent_of_predicted_postBDIndicate the percentage of the predicted FEV1 achieved after bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A80; 78; 105PRIORITISEDdonor
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34Fvc milliliters predictedFVC_milliliters_predictedIndicate the predicted Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in milliliters, based on patient age, sex, height, and ethnicity, if available.integerN/A4500; 5000; 3800PRIORITISEDdonor
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35Fvc milliliters prebdFVC_milliliters_preBDIndicate the measured FVC in milliliters before bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A4000; 4800; 3600PRIORITISEDdonor
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36Fvc milliliters postbdFVC_milliliters_postBDIndicate the measured FVC in milliliters after bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A4200; 5000; 3700PRIORITISEDdonor
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37Fvc percent of predicted prebdFVC_percent_of_predicted_preBDIndicate the percentage of the predicted FVC achieved before bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A89; 96; 95PRIORITISEDdonor
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38Fvc percent of predicted postbdFVC_percent_of_predicted_postBDIndicate the percentage of the predicted FVC achieved after bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A93; 100; 97PRIORITISEDdonor
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39Fev1 fvc ratio prebdFEV1_FVC_ratio_preBDIndicate the ratio of FEV1 to FVC before bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A0.75; 0.79; 0.72PRIORITISEDdonor
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40Fev1 fvc ratio postbdFEV1_FVC_ratio_postBDIndicate the ratio of FEV1 to FVC after bronchodilator administration if available.integerN/A0.76; 0.80; 0.73PRIORITISEDdonor
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41Frc abs millilitersFRC_abs_millilitersIndicate the Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) in absolute milliliters if available.integerN/A3000; 3500; 2700PRIORITISEDdonor
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42Frc percent of predictedFRC_percent_of_predictedIndicate the percentage of the predicted FRC, based on patient demographics, if available.integerN/A95; 88; 102PRIORITISEDdonor
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43Rv millilitersRV_millilitersIndicate the Residual Volume (RV) in milliliters if available.integerN/A1500; 1800; 1400PRIORITISEDdonor
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44Rv percent of predictedRV_percent_of_predictedIndicate the percentage of the predicted RV, based on patient demographics, if available.integerN/A80; 90; 85PRIORITISEDdonor
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45Ic millilitersIC_millilitersIndicate the Inspiratory Capacity (IC) in milliliters if available.integerN/A3500; 4000; 3200PRIORITISEDdonor
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46Ic percent of predictedIC_percent_of_predictedIndicate the percentage of the predicted IC, based on patient demographics, if available.integerN/A92; 85; 97PRIORITISEDdonor
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47Dlco millilitersDLCO_millilitersIndicate the Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) in milliliters if available.integerN/A25; 30; 22PRIORITISEDdonor
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48Dlco percent of predictedDLCO_percent_of_predictedIndicate the percentage of the predicted DLCO, based on patient demographics, if available.integerN/A88; 95; 82PRIORITISEDdonor
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49Kco mmol min kpa lKCO_mmol_min_kPa_LIndicate the transfer coefficient of the lung for carbon monoxide (KCO) in mmol/min/kPa/L if available.integerN/A5; 6; 4.5PRIORITISEDdonor
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50Kco percent of predictedKCO_percent_of_predictedIndicate the percentage of the predicted KCO, based on patient demographics, if available.integerN/A90; 98; 85PRIORITISEDdonor
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51Gold stageGOLD_stage
If donor has COPD, indicating current GOLD stage.
string1; 2; 3; 41; 2; 3; 4PRIORITISEDdonor
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52Mmrc grademMRC_grade
If donor has COPD, indicate the Modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale grade if available.
string0; 1; 2; 3; 40; 1; 2; 3; 4PRIORITISEDdonor
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53Cat scoreCAT_score
If donor has COPD, indicate the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score if available.
stringN/A2; 5; 37PRIORITISEDdonor
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54Gold abe assessmentGOLD_ABE_assessment
If donor has COPD, indicate the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) A, B, C, D assessment group if available.
stringA; B; EA; B; EPRIORITISEDdonor
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55Copd phenotypeCOPD_phenotype
If donor has COPD, indicate the COPD disease phenotype(s) of donor. Please indicate all applicable phenotypes of donor
string
COPD not otherwise specified; COPD with emphysema; COPD with bronchitis; COPD with history of asthma; COPD with >300 eos in blood; COPD with allergy; COPD with Chronic Mucus; Hypersecretion; COPD with frequent exacerbations
COPD not otherwise specified; COPD with emphysema; COPD with bronchitis; COPD with history of asthma; COPD with >300 eos in blood; COPD with allergy; COPD with Chronic Mucus; Hypersecretion; COPD with frequent exacerbations
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56Percentage of emphysemapercentage_of_emphysema
If donor has COPD, Indicate the percentage of the lung that is affected by emphysema as judged based on non-invasive imaging, such as from a CT scan.
integerN/A18; 37; 63PRIORITISEDdonor
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57Current residence duration
geography_currentresidence_duration
Duration of residence, in years, rounded up to the nearest whole number, at time of sample collection.
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58Current residence type urbanrural
geography_currentresidence_urbanrural
Urban, suburban, or rural descriptor of current residence.
stringurban; suburban; rural
urban; suburban; rural
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59Place of birth location - country state
geography_placeofbirth_location_country_state
Country and state of place of birth.stringN/A
Singapore; United Kingdom; Massachusetts USA; New South Wales Australia; Bauchi State; Nigeria
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60Place of birth location - granular
geography_placeofbirth_location_granular
Nearest city, town, or village to location of place of birth.
stringN/A
Singapore; Cambridge; Boston; Kingston
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61Place of birth duration
geography_placeofbirth_duration
Duration of residence, in years, rounded up to the nearest whole number.
integerN/A20; 37; 45-65RECOMMENDEDGenetic Diversitydonor
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62Place of birth type urbanrural
geography_placeofbirth_urbanrural
Urban, suburban, or rural descriptor of place of birth.
stringurban; suburban; rural
urban; suburban; rural
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63Ethnicity parents selfreported
ethnicity_parents_selfreported_freetext
Donor’s parents’ self-reported ethnicity (or ethnicities) in free-text; can include tribe, dialect group, etc. Separate multiple entries with a comma.
stringN/A
Singaporean Chinese; Singaporean Malay; Singaporean Indian; Haitian; Nigerian Hausa; Ghana Hausa; Benin Kanuri; Nigerian Kanuri; Igbo; Luo; Herero; Garifuna; Kalinago
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64Mother father tongue
language_mother_father_tongue
Ancestral language(s), spoken by parents (“mother tongue” and / or “father tongue”) and / or grandparents. Can include dialects (for example, Hokkien).
stringN/A
Mandarin Chinese; Hokkien; Bahasa Melayu; Tamil; Hausa; Yoruba; Swahili
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65Menarche agemenarche_age
Age at menarche, rounded to nearest whole number.
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66Menopause statusreproductive_menopause
Menopausal status of donor at time of sample collection.
string
pre-menopausal; peri-menopausal; post-menopausal; post-menopausal (induced); not applicable
pre-menopausal; peri-menopausal; post-menopausal; post-menopausal (induced); not applicable
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67Number childrenreproductive_number_children
Number of children (full-term pregnancies) the donor has given birth to at time of sample collection.
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68Number pregnancies
reproductive_number_pregnancies
Number of pregnancies the donor has had at time of sample collection.
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