Malignant tumor of cervix (disorder)

Scottish Human Papillomavirus Archive

Year Started: 2009

The Scottish HPV Archive is a biorepository samples that provides a vital resource for researchers to improve the way we detect and manage HPV associated disease.The archive is a “collection of collections” and contains over 40,000 samples, most liquid-based cytology samples but also derivatives thereof and self-taken vaginal swabs.



Access:
Open to applicants
Type:
Population-based
Status:
In progress
Consent restrictions:
No restrictions


Associated Data Type Procurement Timeframe
Clinical records Immediate
Followup records Immediate
Pathology records Immediate
Quality indicators Immediate


Female

Young adult (18 - 40 years)

10001 - 50000 donors

Material Type Extraction Procedure Storage Temperature Preservation Type Macroscopic Assessment % of Sample Set
DNA -60°C to -85°C N/A Not applicable 26 - 50%
Tissue specimen Surgical procedure (procedure) -18°C to -35°C N/A Not applicable 100%
Tissue specimen Surgical procedure (procedure) -60°C to -85°C N/A Not applicable 100%