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Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) Project SOPs

Description

These documents describe the protocols used for specimen collection, preservation, shipping, and pathology review of normal donor organs for the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project. Additional resources, including forms, case reports, and informed consent guidance, are available at https://biospecimens.cancer.gov/resources/sops/library.asp.

Sources

  • BBRB

SOPs

Title Version (Release Date) Source
GTEx Work Instruction for Collection of Tissue and use of Dry Ice Prior to Storage BBRB
Brain Autopsy Normal Tissue Collection BBRB
GTEx Work Instruction for Dry Ice Preserved Tissue Collection Receipt and Shipping (Pink Kit) BBRB
Pathology Resource Center (PRC) GTEx Tissue Review BBRB
GTEx Work Instruction for Blood and Skin Biopsy Receipt and Shipping (Yellow Kit) BBRB
GTEx Work Instruction for Whole Brain, Brain Stem, and Hair Collection Receipt and Shipping (Green Kit) BBRB
GTEx Work Instruction for PAXgene Tissue Fixative/Stabilizer Collection Receipt and Shipping (Aqua Kit) BBRB
GTEx Kit Receipt, Supplies, and Shipping Procedure BBRB
GTEx Tissue Harvesting Work Instruction BBRB
GTEx Tissue Processing Procedure BBRB
GTEx Work Instruction For Surgical Collection of Normal Tissues BBRB
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