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Biobank for Translational Medicine: Standard Operating Procedures for Optimal Sample Management
Published on: November 30, 2022
International approaches to advancing biospecimen science.
Helen M Moore1, Carolyn C Compton, Joseph Alper
1National Cancer Institute, Office of Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Summary
Preanalytical factors significantly impact biospecimen quality. Biospecimen Science aims to control this variability through standardized protocols and research, ensuring reliable data for scientific discovery.
Area of Science:
- Biospecimen Science
- Biorepository Management
- Research Quality Assurance
Background:
- Preanalytical factors introduce variability into biospecimen quality.
- Inconsistent collection, processing, and storage procedures across institutions and biorepositories impact research.
- Investigator awareness of preanalytical variables is often limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the impact of preanalytical factors on biospecimen quality.
- To introduce Biospecimen Science as a field addressing this variability.
- To emphasize the need for standardized protocols and quality control in biospecimen handling.
Main Methods:
- Review of preanalytical factors affecting biospecimen integrity.
- Identification of variability sources in biospecimen collection, processing, and storage.
- Overview of emerging efforts in Biospecimen Science.
Main Results:
- Preanalytical variability is a significant challenge in biospecimen research.
- Standardization efforts are crucial for improving biospecimen quality.
- The field of Biospecimen Science is developing to address these issues.
Conclusions:
- Controlling preanalytical factors is essential for reliable research outcomes.
- Global initiatives are focused on establishing evidence-based biospecimen protocols and standards.
- Improving biospecimen quality through scientific rigor enhances research reproducibility.
