Tonsillitis (disorder)
D0007 Deposit of adult tonsils and adenoids
Year Started: 2011
Adults going for tonsillectomy will be approached to donate their tonsils. Blood and sputum samples may also be collected at this time.
- Access:
- Access restricted at present
- Type:
- Disease specific
- Status:
- In progress
- Consent restrictions:
-
No restrictions
Associated Data Type |
Procurement Timeframe |
There is no associated data for this collection. |
Female
Young adult (18 - 40 years)
11 - 100 donors
Material Type |
Extraction Procedure |
Storage Temperature |
Preservation Type |
Macroscopic Assessment |
% of Sample Set |
Tissue specimen |
Surgical procedure (procedure) |
-60°C to -85°C |
N/A |
Not applicable |
51 - 75% |
Male
Adult (> 40 years)
1 - 10 donors
Material Type |
Extraction Procedure |
Storage Temperature |
Preservation Type |
Macroscopic Assessment |
% of Sample Set |
Tissue specimen |
Surgical procedure (procedure) |
-60°C to -85°C |
N/A |
Not applicable |
0 - 10% |
Male
Young adult (18 - 40 years)
1 - 10 donors
Material Type |
Extraction Procedure |
Storage Temperature |
Preservation Type |
Macroscopic Assessment |
% of Sample Set |
Tissue specimen |
Surgical procedure (procedure) |
-60°C to -85°C |
N/A |
Not applicable |
11 - 25% |