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. | |
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% |