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Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository
Published on: May 29, 2017
Biorepository - A key component of research studies
1AP Division/Pathology Laboratories, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L1, Canada; Departments of Pediatrics and Laboratory Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; Department of Orthopedics, Tianyou Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China.
High-quality human biological samples are essential for reproducible research. Standardizing biorepository operations ensures specimen integrity and data accuracy for translational science.
Area of Science:
- Biorepository science
- Translational research
- Specimen management
Background:
- High-throughput assays in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have increased demand for human biological samples.
- Translational investigations rely on high-quality specimens for research integrity and reproducibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical requirements for safeguarding biorepository authenticity and stability.
- To emphasize the importance of standardized operational workflows in biorepositories.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in specimen banking and data management.
- Discussion of essential elements for ensuring chain of custody and data integrity.
Main Results:
- Biorepositories require comprehensive clinical/therapeutic information and assured chain of custody.
- Standardization of operational workflows is crucial for scientific validity.
Conclusions:
- Standardized biorepository operations are essential for consistent, accurate, and verifiable scientific outcomes.
- Safe clinical trial procedures are vital for maintaining the validity of biorepositories for researchers.
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