getmybiosample
Biospecimen sourcing for research
Defined quality, traceability, and fit-for-purpose sample selection
Biospecimens for translational research, clinical investigation, and analytical development.
We support scientific programs with well-characterized specimens, documented provenance, and coordinated sourcing aligned with study design and quality requirements.
Discuss study requirementsReview specimen types
Research context
Specimens selected to support reproducible methods and downstream analysis.
Concept and scope
What are biosamples?
Biosamples are biological materials collected from human subjects and used to investigate physiology, pathology, and response to intervention. They provide the empirical basis for many laboratory, clinical, and translational studies.
Examples include blood, plasma, serum, tissue, saliva, urine, stool, swabs, and cellular material. The scientific value of a biosample depends not only on the material itself, but also on pre-analytical variables such as collection method, transport, processing, storage, and accompanying metadata.
In practice, biosamples are used for biomarker discovery, assay validation, cohort comparison, and other analyses that require well-defined specimen provenance and controlled handling.
Key principle
Reproducible results begin with fit-for-purpose specimens and rigorous sample management.
Pre-analytical control
Handling conditions can materially influence downstream analytical performance.
Specimen categories
Which specimens are most commonly used?
Different protocols require different materials. Each specimen category offers a distinct biological signal and should be selected according to the study objective, assay requirements, and downstream interpretation.
Blood-derived materials are widely used because they support diverse analyses across plasma, serum, and cellular fractions. Tissue samples are essential where structural or pathological context is needed. Saliva, urine, stool, and swabs are often appropriate when less invasive collection is preferred or when analytes are present in non-blood matrices.
The most appropriate specimen is the one that best answers the scientific question while maintaining analytical integrity throughout the workflow.
1. Collection
A specimen is obtained using the appropriate method for the material and intended analysis.
2. Processing
The material is prepared, separated, or stabilized to preserve analytical utility.
3. Storage and delivery
Controlled storage and transport help maintain integrity until analysis or transfer.
Your Journey at a Glance
What happens if you choose to donate?
We understand it’s important to know where your sample is and how it’s used. Here’s an overview of the process from start to finish.
Step 1
Screening and eligibility
We first confirm whether the specimen type and collection criteria fit the needs of the study.
Step 2
Collection and documentation
The sample is collected under defined conditions and recorded with key metadata for traceability.
Step 3
Processing and storage
It is processed and stored using appropriate conditions to preserve analytical value.
Step 4
Delivery to the study team
The specimen is coordinated for transfer so it reaches the right team in the right condition.
Transparency matters
A clear process helps donors and research teams understand how samples are managed at every stage.
Rationale for collaboration
Built for research teams requiring dependable specimen sourcing
Our emphasis is on scientific alignment, clear documentation, and consistent handling so that downstream work can proceed with confidence.
Study planning support
If you are defining a biospecimen strategy, we can help evaluate which specimen types are most appropriate for the research objective.
Study planning support
If you are defining a biospecimen strategy, we can help evaluate which specimen types are most appropriate for the research objective.
Study planning support
If you are defining a biospecimen strategy, we can help evaluate which specimen types are most appropriate for the research objective.
Study planning support
If you are defining a biospecimen strategy, we can help evaluate which specimen types are most appropriate for the research objective.