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Blood collection, shipment, processing, and storage.

Jimmie B Vaught1

  • 1Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, 6120 Executive Boulevard-EPS 7030, MSC 7242, Rockville, MD 20892-7242, USA. vaughtj@mail.nih.gov

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention : a Publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, Cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
|September 21, 2006
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Proper collection, processing, and storage of blood specimens are crucial for large-scale cancer research. Adhering to standardized procedures and quality assurance ensures reliable biospecimen data for future studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research
  • Cancer research
  • Biospecimen science

Background:

  • Whole blood and its fractions are vital biospecimens in population-based studies.
  • Standardized procedures exist, but careful consideration is needed for new blood collection studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss critical issues in blood specimen collection, processing, storage, and dissemination for large-scale cancer research.
  • To highlight factors influencing the use of blood as a source for DNA and various laboratory analyses.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of blood specimen handling within a workshop setting.
  • Consideration of factors for collecting, processing, shipping, and storing blood and its components (serum, plasma, lymphocytes).
  • Emphasis on quality assurance, standard operating procedures, and quality control.

Main Results:

  • Blood specimens serve diverse research purposes, including DNA extraction and analyses on whole blood or fractions.
  • Shipping conditions (ambient, cooled, frozen) and processing methods (fractionation, cryopreservation, nucleic acid purification) depend on intended use.
  • Appropriate storage conditions are determined by intended analyses and storage duration.

Conclusions:

  • Effective blood specimen management requires careful planning and adherence to strict quality assurance protocols.
  • Standardized operating procedures and quality control are essential for reliable biorepository support in cancer research.