Tissue Procurement and DistributionPolicies & Procedures
- Tissue Procurement Process
- Tissue Distribution Process
- Tissue Procurement Charges
- Templates for IRB Submission
Tissue Procurement Process
- A copy of the (IRB) approval should be provided to the Tissue Procurement Facility, along with a completed Tissue Request Form.
- The pathologist examines the specimen to ensure that the diagnostic needs of the donor can be met before any remnant fresh tissue is procured.
- Quality control sections are taken to confirm the tissue's histological identity. The tissue is then made available to the investigator according to specifications stated in the Tissue Requisition Form (e.g. snap-frozen, in sterile media, or in cold saline).
- See Additional Tissue Procurement Services for the recommended process of locating paraffin embedded blocks.
Tissue Distribution Process
Please complete our Online Tissue Request Form. Also, please fax a copy of your IRB approval to utilize tissue from our bank to (317) 278-9007 (attention: Carol Boyd, Tissue Procurement). We will contact you by e-mail or phone as to the availability of the tissues you have requested.
Tissue Procurement Charges
| Type | IUSCC Member | Non-IUSCC Member | Non-IU Researcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Tissue | $40 | $90 | $200 | |
| Frozen Tissue | $40 | $90 | $200 | |
| OCT Block | $40 | $90 | $200 | |
| Special Tissue Collection | simple | $40 | $90 | $200 |
| complex | $80 | $150 | $350 | |
| Unstained Slides | paraffin sections* | $4 per slide | $5 per slide | $5 per slide |
| frozen sections | $7 for 1st Slide** | $9 for 1st Slide*** | $10 for 1st slide*** | |
| Stained Slides (paraffin only) | $5 | $6 | $10 | |
| Paraffin Block | $25 | $35 | $45 | |
*includes sections from microarrays
**$5 for each subsequent slide
***$6 for each subsequent slide
****$7 for each subsequent slide
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Chart review | $75 per request/hour* |
| Fluid Collection/Procession (blood, serum, plasma, urine) | $40 per request/hour* |
Templates for IRB Submission
IUCC has developed templates to guide investigators in their IRB submission for approval of tissue use from the IU/Lilly Tissue Bank. Use of these templates does not guarantee IRB approval.
- Summary Safeguard Statement (MS Word)
- Expedited Research Checklist (MS Word)
- Documentation of Review and Approval (MS Word)

