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SOPs for Specimen Collection

The following specimen collection SOPs were developed by DCTD. They standardize the methods for collecting and handling frozen needle biopsies and blood specimens for use in measurement of pharmacodynamic (PD) markers following treatment with anticancer agents.

SOP340507: Tumor Frozen Needle Biopsy Specimen Collection, Handling and Shipping for PADIS, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR)

Collection and freezing of tumor needle biopsies for use in biomarker assays and preparation for shipment to PADIS, FNLCR
SOP340507

SOP340567: Tumor Frozen Needle Biopsy Specimen Collection, Handling and Shipment to EET Biobank

Collection and freezing of tumor needle biopsies for use in biomarker assays and preparation for shipment to EET Biobank
SOP340567

LHTP003.08.19: Streck Tube: Human Blood Collection and Specimen Submission

Collection, preparation, and shipment of 10 mL human blood specimens in Streck blood collection tubes for use in enrichment and analysis of circulating tumor cells
LHTP003.08.19

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