First tech challenge scoring inquiry

Hello! I am a part of the Crimson Claw #27811 team this is our second, but first official year competing in the First Tech Challenge. We were wondering if we left a sample in the observation zone during the AUTO period and then converted it into a specimen during the TELEOP, do we keep the points from the AUTO period? We would appreciate it if you could help us out. Thank you.

Samples are only worth points in the net zone and baskets, not the observation zone.

But yes, scores are assessed end of each period, so the auto score adds to the teleop score.

Pieces scored in AUTO are counted once in the end of the AUTO phase, and again on the end of the TELE phase if still scored