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Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository
Published on: May 29, 2017
[Re-utilization of clinical laboratory patient-derived samples]
1Division of Clinical Laboratories, National Cancer Center Hospital, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045.
Rinsho Byori. the Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology
|October 27, 2006
Summary
Hospitals can now provide patient samples for research and quality control through a dedicated Bio Sample Bank. This system efficiently manages over 130,000 samples, supporting advancements in genomics and proteomics.
Area of Science:
- Clinical laboratory science
- Biotechnology
- Genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics
Context:
- Traditionally, patient samples were stored for re-examination, research, and quality control.
- Increasing privacy concerns have complicated sample sharing for research and quality control.
- Advancements in omics technologies necessitate access to patient-derived samples.
Purpose:
- To establish a streamlined system for providing patient-derived samples for research and quality control.
- To overcome challenges in sample sharing due to privacy regulations.
- To support the growing demand for biological samples in omics research.
Summary:
- A Bio Sample Bank was developed and implemented in 2002 to facilitate the provision of patient-derived samples.
- The bank has collected over 130,000 samples to date.
- This system ensures efficient and smooth access to samples for research and quality control.
Impact:
- Facilitates crucial research in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
- Ensures continued quality control in clinical laboratory services.
- Supports advancements in clinical procedures and patient care through sample accessibility.
