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Setting a New Standard

FFPE Tissue Generation Service

 

Are you exhausted from sifting through biobank inventories, only to compromise with samples that "sort of" meet your requirements?

With our FFPE tissue generation service, tissues are collected from donors of various disease states, then promptly processed into FFPE tissue blocks and cataloged. The advantage? Blocks are created precisely according to your research specifications, and we accomplish this in the same timeframe a biobank would take to organize a retroactive sample shipment.

Data manifests, pathology reports, and block/slide images are provided before the final shipment, giving you the flexibility to add and subtract samples as necessary.

 

How it Works

The Process

Get Started

Project Design & Kick-off

Collaborate with BioSample Connect to identify the tissues and donor disease states that would be valuable to your team. This is the stage where we can discuss custom tissue processing.

Recruitment Begins

Tissue Collection & FFPE Tissue Block Generation

Donors are recruited for the project and provide tissue samples which are then immediately fixed and embedded in paraffin. 

Transparency

Data Review

Data manifests, pathology reports, and sample images are shared for your review prior to shipment. All data is shared and downloadable through an exclusive client portal prepared at project initiation. 

International & Domestic

FFPE Tissue Block Shipment

Once all data is reviewed and approval is provided, all FFPE tissue blocks are shipped. If tissues were sourced internationally and destined for the US, they will go through our NJ lab for quality control before the final stage of transport.
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Precision Execution

Industry Leading Turnaround Times

Unless the tissue is collected from a donor diagnosed with a rare disease state, the majority of our FFPE tissue generation projects under 50 donors feature a turnaround time of 3 - 6 weeks.
Donor Disease States

FFPE Blocks Prepared In: 

 

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OCT Blocks Also Available

Optimal cutting temperature compound (OCT) is used to encase tissue samples before they undergo frozen sectioning on a microtome-cryostat.

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Understand the Full Picture

Matched Donor Biosamples

Leverage the full potential of our ability to collect diverse biosamples from a single donor. We generally arrange for the collection of whole blood to occur 24-48 hours after tissue procurement, with a steadfast focus on ensuring the donor's well-being and comfort.

  • Matched FFPE, Serum, & Plasma
  • Matched FFPE & PBMCs
  • Matched FFPE & Urine
  • Matched Diseased FFPE & NAT FFPE
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Full Transparency

Pre-Shipment Data

Data Manifest Pathology Report Block & Slide Images
Oncology
Autoimmune
Neurology
Infectious Disease
Pulmonology
Cardiovascular

Why FFPE Generation?

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Due to the global biosample shortage, locating FFPE tissue that suits your specific research requirements can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, with prospective FFPE tissue generation, you can avoid the hassle and have custom blocks generated exclusively for your research.

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The cost of receiving unusable samples can quickly outweigh the convenience of purchasing retrospectively collected specimens. The advantage of prospective FFPE tissue generation? We often offer pricing within 20% of that for retrospectively collected samples.

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We can utilize BioSample Connect's standard FFPE tissue preparation protocol or customize it to your specifications. Slide preparation, IHC staining, and further analysis are available. QC reports accompany each FFPE tissue block produced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

 
How long does it typically take to acquire 50 samples from a common oncology condition.

Projects involving conditions such as colon, prostate, or breast cancer typically have a turnaround time of 3 to 4 weeks for tissue collection, FFPE block generation, and shipment delivery.

What shipping temperatures are available?

FFPE blocks are usually sent at room temperature, although ice packs may be added upon request.

Are donors consented?

Yes, a blank copy of the ICF is provided prior to to the start of every project. 

How is the data manifest transferred?

All de-identified donor data is transferred via a secure client portal that allows for real time messaging with us should any questions arise.