Biobanking of Human Biospecimens by Pierre Hainaut

The purpose of reporting these details is to supply others, from researchers to regulators, with more consistent and standardized information to better evaluate, interpret, compare, and reproduce the experimental results. The Biospecimen Reporting for Improved Study Quality recommendations outlined herein are intended to apply to any study in which human biospecimens are used.

To improve the quality of research utilizing human tissues, it is critical that information regarding the handling of biospecimens be reported in a thorough, accurate, and standardized manner. Currently, the extent and type of information specific to the biospecimen preanalytical conditions reported in scientific publications and regulatory submissions varies widely. These biospecimen preanalytical factors, in turn, influence experimental outcomes and the ability to reproduce scientific results. Human biospecimens are subject to a number of different collection, processing, and storage factors that can significantly alter their molecular composition and consistency.

Biobanking of Human Biospecimens by Pierre Hainaut