Human Biospecimens for Research

Custom Procurement

At BioHippo, we understand that every research project has unique requirements. That’s why, in collaboration with our trusted supplier Capital Biosciences (CBI), we offer custom biospecimen procurement services to deliver precisely the specimens and data you need. Whether your study requires strict inclusion/exclusion criteria or special processing protocols, we tailor our services to meet your exact specifications.

Tailored to Your Research Needs

Our custom procurement services enable researchers to:

Define specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for donor selection, ensuring the relevance of the specimens to your research.
Access normal and diseased specimens from diverse populations, with full control over donor demographics, disease status, and other factors.
Request specialized collection protocols for tissues, blood, and other specimens, including rapid collection post-mortem for critical time-sensitive studies.

Custom Protocols and Handling

We collaborate with researchers to implement customized protocols for specimen collection, processing, and delivery. Our services include:

Custom collection procedures: We accommodate requests for specific handling, storage, and shipping conditions to ensure specimen integrity.
Fit-for-purpose specimens: Whether your study requires fresh tissues, snap-frozen specimens, or specialized formats like FFPE, we work with CBI to deliver the most suitable biospecimens for your research.
Rapid autopsy protocols: For studies requiring rapid post-mortem intervals (PMI), we provide specimens collected within 6-8 hours of death.

Comprehensive Clinical Data

All biospecimens are accompanied by extensive clinical histories and, where applicable, follow-up data. Our specimens can be tailored to meet specific research needs, including:

Full access to patient medical records, treatment history, and outcomes.
Data related to donor demographics, disease progression, and therapeutic responses.

Quality and Compliance

Our custom procurement services follow stringent ethical and quality standards, ensuring that all specimens meet regulatory and scientific requirements:
 

GCP/HIPAA compliance: Adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of patient data.
IEC/IRB approvals: All biospecimen collections are conducted with full consent and Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) approval.
Ethical sourcing: Specimens are procured in full compliance with international and U.S. regulations, with no patient compensation or retribution involved.

Fast and Flexible Solutions

We pride ourselves on our ability to respond quickly to your custom requests:

Fast legal turnaround: We minimize delays with efficient legal processes, enabling rapid initiation of custom projects.
Flexible business models: We offer a variety of partnership models, including vendor/sponsor relationships and collaborations, to best meet your project goals.

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