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The GRCF Biorepository at Johns Hopkins maintains secure and continually monitored storage for up to 1 million vials. Services are available for specimens requiring liquid nitrogen vapor phase temperatures (< -160°C), ultra-low (-80°C) temperatures, standard -20°C storage temperatures, and ambient storage.

How To:

Prior to initiating biorepository storage within our facility, we require the following documentation:

  • A signed GRCF Biorepository & Cell Center Agreement Form

  • IRB Approval Letter (if applicable)

  • Blank copy of the Informed Consent (Patient Specimens ONLY)

  • Letter from Principal Investigator affirming all patients have consented (Patient Specimens ONLY)

Resources:

Helpful Tips:

  • Barcoded vial labels are electronically tracked using a relational database compliant with both CAP regulations and 21CFR part 11 and GxP requirements. Temperatures and dry contacts on all freezers and equipment are continually monitored by a Rees Scientific 24-7 data tracking and alarm system. GRCF Biorepository personnel are always on call to respond in the event of an emergency.

  • The GRCF Biorepository is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for convenient deposit and retrieval of specimens. Four-hour advance notice is requested for timely sample retrieval.

Contacts:

For more information, please contact us at biorepository@jhmi.edu or call 410-955-3320.

Related Links:

https://grcf.jhmi.edu/biorepository-cell-center/biorepository/

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