Figure 1
Organogram of the Parelsnoer Institute.
Table 1
Summary of procedures on collection, processing and storage of samples defined in the biobanking protocol of PSI.
| Sample | Volume/number | Processing | Time | Aliquoting | Storage | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | 10 ml clotted blood | 2000 × g at room temperature or 4°C for 10 minutes | Within 2–4 hours | ≥5 × 0.5 ml | –80°C | SOP deviations* |
| EDTA plasma | 10 ml | 2000 × g at room temperature or 4°C for 10 minutes | Within 2–4 hours | ≥5 × 0.5 ml | –80°C | SOP deviations* |
| DNA (blood) | 10 ml EDTA blood | Whole blood or cell pellet, to UMC specifications | Within 4 weeks (4°C) or 3 months (<–20°C) | ≥2 stock aliquots | 4°C or lower | OD ratio 260/280, concentration in μg/ml* |
[i] * See the ‘Quality assurance measures’ section for detailed additional information.