BIOSPECIMEN KNOWLEDGE CENTER
From sample choice to research decisions
Reusable guidance for selecting, handling and qualifying animal-derived biospecimens. These resources support study design and do not replace lot-specific release documentation.
Sample selection guide
Compare serum, plasma, tissue, cells and subcellular fractions by collection conditions, preservation and intended use.
Read resource →02Drug discovery applications
Map PK/TK, ADME, immunogenicity and target-validation questions to practical matrix choices.
Read resource →03Diagnostics and assay development
Plan around matrix effects, interferents, controls and comparability so analytical decisions remain interpretable.
Read resource →04Tissue and spatial research
Choose fresh-frozen, fixed tissue, sections and arrays for morphology, in situ assays and spatial workflows.
Read resource →05Quality and traceability
Connect source records, collection windows, processing time, freeze-thaw history, testing and COA documentation.
Read resource →06Custom collection workflow
Define species, volume, anticoagulant, time points, packaging and cold-chain needs from the research question.
Read resource →Content status: these general methods are platform editorial drafts. Product specifications, test results and quality claims require approved company master data and lot records.