Liverpool University Biobank

The Liverpool University Biobank (LUB) provides researchers with high quality biosamples, data, and analytical services. We house a range of biosamples, and have the ability to collect bespoke samples and data to suit the needs of researchers. We have access to a wide variety of samples types including, but not limited to, frozen tissue, fresh tissue, blood products, urine and FFPE blocks. The LUB can also process samples into a number of products such as DNA, frozen sections, and cryo-aliquots. We also offer additional services such as IHC, next generation sequencing, TMA creation, and project management for studies and projects, to include storage of trial samples.

Services

  • Ability to recontact
  • Access to the full pathology archive
  • Digital imaging
  • Immunohistochemistry - staining
  • Tissue micro array creation
  • Nucleic acid extraction

Contact Information

Email:
biobanking@liverpool.ac.uk
Telephone:
0151 794 9129
Address:

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,
University of Liverpool
3rd Floor William Henry Duncan Building,
6 West Derby Street,
Liverpool
Merseyside
L69 3GE.
England

Last Updated: 02/07/2021


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