PrecisionMed
Sponsoring organization
PrecisionMed
Repository website
http://www.precisionmed.com/biospecimen-repository-by-disease-type#ms
Primary contact
John Flax, MD, President
Tel 1-858-847-0117 x215
Sample types available
Cerebrospinal fluid and pellets
RNA
DNA/EDTA blood
Serum
Plasma
Frozen tissue
FFPE tissue
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Urine
Sample-processing information
Samples are collected under PrecisionMed IRB-approved clinical protocols.
Data available for each sample
Collections are from diseased and matched normal control populations, with detailed clinical data corresponding to each donor visit.
Quantity of available samples
530 MS donors.
Who can request samples
Not specified.
Cost
Not specified. This is a for-profit tissue bank.
How to request samples
Fill out form to request quote: http://www.precisionmed.com/contact-us
Requirements associated with sample use
Not specified
Ongoing sample collection?
Yes. The MS collection is longitudinal. Subject are seen and samples are taken every 6 months.
Sample Publications
No publications pertaining to MS or related disorders listed as of March 26, 2012.