Mesothelioma (malignant, clinical disorder) (disorder)
Mesobank
Year Started: 2014
REC approved, Research Tissue Bank providing fresh frozen samples of tumour, blood, pleural fluid and DNA.
- Access:
- Open to applicants
- Type:
- Disease specific
- Status:
- In progress
- Consent restrictions:
- Other animal work restriction, Xenograft restriction
| Associated Data Type | Procurement Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Clinical records | Immediate |
| Freezer temperature logs | Immediate |
| National registries | Immediate |
| Pathology records | Immediate |
| Physiological/biochemical measurements | Immediate |
| Quality indicators | Immediate |
| Treatment records | Immediate |
| Donor Ethnicity | Immediate |
Male
Adult (> 40 years)
101 - 500 donors
| Material Type | Extraction Procedure | Storage Temperature | Preservation Type | Macroscopic Assessment | % of Sample Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy coat | -60°C to -85°C | Not applicable | 51 - 75% |
Male
Adult (> 40 years)
101 - 500 donors
| Material Type | Extraction Procedure | Storage Temperature | Preservation Type | Macroscopic Assessment | % of Sample Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma | -60°C to -85°C | Not applicable | 75% -99% |
Male
Adult (> 40 years)
101 - 500 donors
| Material Type | Extraction Procedure | Storage Temperature | Preservation Type | Macroscopic Assessment | % of Sample Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | -60°C to -85°C | Not applicable | 75% -99% |
Male
Adult (> 40 years)
101 - 500 donors
| Material Type | Extraction Procedure | Storage Temperature | Preservation Type | Macroscopic Assessment | % of Sample Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleural fluid PFL | -60°C to -85°C | Not applicable | 51 - 75% |
Male
Adult (> 40 years)
101 - 500 donors
| Material Type | Extraction Procedure | Storage Temperature | Preservation Type | Macroscopic Assessment | % of Sample Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | -60°C to -85°C | Not applicable | 51 - 75% |