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Customized Laboratory Support. Roxann Neumann, RN, BSN, CCRP ACCRU Biospecimen Resource Manager. Section 14 – Biospecimen Handling. Kit information, if applicable
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Customized Laboratory Support Roxann Neumann, RN, BSN, CCRP ACCRU Biospecimen Resource Manager
Section 14 – Biospecimen Handling • Kit information, if applicable • Special collection information if applicable (e.g., samples must be collected Monday – Thursday, Friday shipments need special arrangements) • Summary table • Shipping instructions • Research base instructions
Biospecimen Packaging Pre-packaging (cont’d.) • Tissue Forms must be submitted with tissue specimens • - Pathology Submission Form (if applicable) • - Pathology Reporting Form (if applicable) • - Tissue Specimen Submission Form (if applicable) • - Surgical Pathology Report • - Operative Report (optional, if available) • Pathology Submission Form must be entered into the remote data entry system, if available
Packaging Glass Slides Use plastic slide mailers when shipping glass slides • Recommend taping lid closed as these can open during transit and slides could be damaged. • Do not use cardboard/plastic folders. Slides can be crushed.
Biospecimen Packaging Pre-packaging Verify ALL information on the biospecimens exactly matches the paperwork being submitted with specimens: - Study ID - Patient registration ID - Patient initials - Accession numbers (tissues) - Date/time of collection (body fluids)
Biospecimen Packaging Pre-packaging (cont’d.) • Body Fluid Forms • Requisition Form (provided with kits or as an Appendix) must be submittedwith body fluid specimens: • Specimen Submission Forms (Forms packet) must be entered into the remote data entry system or submitted to ACCRU Operations Office if remote data entry is not available
Biospecimen Packaging • Materials must be securely shipped – multi-level packaging recommended: • Appropriate storage container (BAP shipping boxes) • Ziplock bag for biohazard protection • Appropriate specimen transport bag • Paper toweling • Ship in a Styrofoam container to prevent thermal damage to the specimen
Biospecimen Packaging (cont’d.) • If applicable, ship specimen with appropriate supplies to maintain proper temperature of specimen • Cold pack for refrigerated specimens • Dry ice for frozen specimens • Enclose required biospecimen paperwork with specimen package • Verify the mailing address in the protocol and/or kit instructions
Biospecimen Packaging (cont’d.) • Use courier or overnight (e.g., FedEx, UPS, World Courier), rather than regular postage • Body fluids: kits provide shipping label affixed to box • Tissues: submitting institution is responsible for shipping cost –cost is already figured in as part of your credit for putting a patient on study
Biospecimen Packaging (cont’d.) • First point of contact for all of your biospecimen collection, kits or shipment questions should be the Biospecimen Resource Manager. • Roxann Neumann, RN,BSN, CCRP • 507-538-0602 • Neumann.roxann@mayo.edu