Rename BAM file

Question

[8armed]

I'd like to rename (sample name) a BAM file. What is the easiest way to do this?

Answer 1

[GenoMax]

This is probably referring to renaming a sample inside the BAM perhaps in the read group.

If true then use: https://github.com/IARCbioinfo/BAM-tricks#change-sample-name

[8armed]

Fantastic! This worked well. Thanks.

[Ram]

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