Biospecimens Available
The CHTN obtains tissues and fluids from routine surgical resections, autopsies and other procedures.
Biospecimen types available include:
- Malignant
- Benign
- Diseased
- Normal
- Biofluids (urine, serum, plasma, buffy coat)
Preservation Types Available Include:
- Fresh
- Frozen
- Fixed (FFPE, Stained & Unstained Slides)
- Tissue Microarrays
Anatomic sites include but are not limited to the following:
- Breast, Uterus, & Ovary
- Colon, Stomach, & Esophagus
- Kidney, Bladder, & Prostate
- Liver, Pancreas, & Spleen
- Lung, Pharynx, & Oral Cavity
- Brain, Spinal Cord, & Peripheral Nerves
- Muscle, Skin, & Soft Tissue