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CIMAC Specimen Collection Umbrella   Add to my SOP compendium

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Source: CIMAC-CIDC Network Tier: SOP Number of times downloaded: 631

Description

This document describes the procedures used by sites and biorepositories involved in Cancer Immune Monitoring and Analysis Centers (CIMAC) studies. The document outlines collection, processing, fixation, and shipment practices for tissue (biopsy and surgical resection), stool, and blood specimens for subsequent immunomonitoring and profiling analyses. It is a product of the CIMAC and Cancer Immunologic Data Center Network (CIMAC-CIDC Network; https://dctd.cancer.gov/research/networks/precision-medicine-oncology/cimac-cidc).

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Specimen_Collection_Umbrella_CIMACs Ver 9 (5-5-23).docx [Size: 595 KB]
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Biospecimens
  • Fluid - Blood
  • Tissue - Not specified
  • Fluid - Feces
  • Fluid - Bone Marrow
Diagnoses
  • Not specified
  • Neoplastic - Not specified
Topics
  • Biospecimen Acquisition
  • Biospecimen Processing
  • Biospecimen Preservation

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