Biospecimen Handling
Processed samples are stored at -80°C and shipped quarterly under IATA-compliant cold-chain conditions to the ARC Biobank. Blood is collected at enrolment into pre-labelled vacutainers in a defined order. Sites collect whole blood, serum,…
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Processed samples are stored at -80°C and shipped quarterly under IATA-compliant cold-chain conditions to the ARC Biobank. Blood is collected at enrolment into pre-labelled vacutainers in a defined order. Sites collect whole blood, serum, plasma and buffy coat using harmonised procedures. The ARC Biobank supports specimen collection, processing, shipment and long-term storage.