The definition of value of biobank samples can be considered in a couple of ways.
Possibly the most important measure of value is how the sample is used. This may be in research or potentially industry to further a cure or a product.
Depending on the nature of your biobank samples, and self-sufficient models there may be a monetary value associated with the target use and end point of a sample.
Maximising sample value in any case can be achieved by the handling, storage and data associated with it. Specific requirements for samples, such as the storage conditions, patient attributes and collecting protocols may be integral to the researcher or organisation that plan to use it for a particular purpose.
To successfully demonstrate and advertise these requirements, the sample must be managed, tracked and associated with metadata. It is also important to be able to demonstrate and report on this.
MbioLIMS Biobanking® is specifically designed for biobanks and sample collections with the end point of research considered carefully. The lifecycle of each sample is clearly audited and managed. Any data or results can be stored and directly linked to each sample, or sample derivatives. In addition, the clinical information of the patient can be connected as desired.
•Sample custody
Tracking the sample movement and transformation at each stage of the life-cycle provides valuable data. It will also track the laboratory staff and reagents that interact with it.
•Storage movements
When a sample is removed from storage, the interaction is stored and can be reported. This also allows data to generate on the amount of time a sample is out of storage
•Patient and clinical data
Connecting sample and patient data creates a full picture. Diagnosis, collection points and patient details link directly to the samples that are collected and created.
•Sample results and attributes
Analysis and processes performed on the sample can have results stored against each sample. This can be added manually, or MbioLIMS Biobanking® can be configured to interact with robotics and instruments to automatically update results. Images can also be stored as a document against a sample record as required.
•Effective Searching
Pinpoint samples of interest using a built-in advanced search functionality. Search parameters and output can even include e-CRF information and custom fields clients add to the system
•Web Catalogue
Track requests from research and promote available samples to the wider community using Modul-Bio solutions.
