Analytical Biological Services
Sponsoring organization
Analytical Biological Services
Repository website
http://www.absbio.com/products/Human%20Tissues/humantissues.html
Primary contact
Analytical Biological Services Inc.
701-4 Cornell Dr.
Wilmington DE 19801
Tel 1-800-391-2391 (toll-free in U.S.)
001-302-654-4492 (worldwide)
Fax 1-302-654-8046
Sample types available
Frozen, fresh, surgical, and postmortem samples; formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks; blood plasma and serum; and blood cells are all available from normal and diseased tissues. Body fluids such as cerebrospinal and synovial fluid and urine are available. Disease tissues include brain tissue for neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease tissues), diabetic tissues, and a wide range of cancer tumors (e.g., breast, lung, colon, and prostate tumors).
ABS offers a range of histology services and biobanking services. In addition, the company can prepare primary cell cultures from many tissues.
ABS provides not only human tissue but also an extensive array of human-tissue-derived bioreagents. These include RNA, proteins, and subcellular fractions such as cell membranes and mitochondria.
Sample-processing information
Not specified.
Data available for each sample
Not specified.
Quantity of available samples
Not specified.
Who can request samples
Not specified.
Cost
Not specified. This is a for-profit company.
How to request samples
Call or email ABS. More specific information can be found at http://www.absbio.com/Ordering/ordering.html
Requirements associated with sample use
Not specified.
Ongoing sample collection?
Yes.
Sample Publications