sample collection date field 2021-04-24T00:42:14Z https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9578-0788 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1107-9135 2020-03-19 A data field which describes the date on which the sample was collected. requires discussion Example Guidance: Record the collection date accurately in the template. Required granularity includes year, month and day. Before sharing this data, ensure this date is not considered identifiable information. If this date is considered identifiable, it is acceptable to add .jitter. to the collection date by adding or subtracting calendar days. Do not change the collection date in your original records. Alternatively, ”received date” may be used as a substitute in the data you share. The date should be provided in ISO 8601 standard format .YYYY-MM-DD.. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8844-9165 sample collection date sample collection date slot sample_collection_date date field