Specimen Types We Commonly Bank
While the Indiana Biobank only offers DNA specimens for broad sharing, we support the storage of many other types of biological specimens to assist with new or ongoing studies, prospective targeted collections, and other research efforts. A list of specimen types that can be banked at the Indiana Biobank is provided below. If the specimen type needed for your project is not listed, please contact us to see if we can add it.
| SAMPLE TYPE | BANKED AND AVAILABLE FOR BROAD SHARING | ABLE TO BE PROSPECTIVELY COLLECTED AND BANKED |
|---|---|---|
| BREAST MILK | ||
| CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) | ||
| DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) | ||
| PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS (PBMC) | ||
| PLASMA | ||
| RIBONUCLEIC ACID (RNA) | ||
| SERUM | ||
| STOOL | ||
| URINE | ||
| WHOLE BLOOD | ||
| REMNANT SPECIMENS (leftover from clinical procedures) |