Our biospecimen repository contains samples from almost 14,000 unique donors, including both tissue and blood products. As each need for biospecimens is different and our inventory is quite complex, contact us to discuss potential projects so that we can identify the specimens within our bank that will meet your needs or develop a plan to obtain them if we do not have archived specimens available. We can also discuss whether you need to pursue IRB approval for your studies or if you will be able to receive them under the definition of not human subjects research.
Biospecimen Repository
Interesting in obtaining biospecimens through the TSB Biobank?
Please visit our prospective collections page to learn more about what specimens are available.
What kind of specimens does TSB BioBank provide through WiscShare?
Human-derived biospecimens include:
| Solid Tissue | Blood | Other Bodily Fluids |
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Equipment
Interested in utilizing equipment through the TSB Biobank?
Please visit our iLab page to see equipment rental availability
- Cryostat Leica CM1950
- Microtome Thermo Scientific Microm HM5
- Vibratome Leica VT1000S
- BioAnalyzer Agilent 2100
The Leica CM1950 is a rapid sectioning cryostat for advanced routine diagnostics in histology and clinical histopathology. This Leica cryostat offers extremely rapid specimen freezing and frequent changes in specimen temperature, meeting even the highest demands for smooth operation and enhanced safety.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
Industry (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 | – |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$65 | $102.50 | $60 | – |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$30 | $51.25 | $25 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM |
$30 | $51.25 | $25 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$30 | $51.25 | $25 | $51.15 |
Section even the largest specimens with unmatched quality by using the electronic Thermo Scientific™ HM 355S Automatic Microtome. It is designed for all applications of paraffin and hard specimens in clinical research and industrial labs.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$65 | $102.50 | $60 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
Sectioning fresh tissue specimens with Leica Biosystems VT Series maintains the morphology, enzyme activity and cell viability of the tissue. It also minimizes artifacts, compression distortion, cell destruction and other inherent deleterious effects of sectioning. The vibrating blade microtomes can greatly improve productivity and reduce costs in the laboratory by producing high quality sections with viable cells without the need of replicating experiments.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
Industry (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 | – |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$50 | $0 | $47.50 | – |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$15 | $0 | $12.50 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM |
$15 | $0 | $12.50 | $51.25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$15 | $0 | $12.50 | $51.25 |
The Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer is a microfluidics-based platform that integrates sample handling, separation, detection, and data analysis, enabling prompt and accurate sizing, quantification, and quality control. The 2100 is an extremely easy to use analyzer; simply add the sample, start the chip run, and watch real-time data display. Agilent’s 2100 expert software provides qualitative and quantitative digital data for up to 12 samples in 30 minutes with minimal sample consumption. Specific uses of the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer include RNA/DNA analysis, protein applications, sampling QC in gene expression, and simple flow cytometric analysis of cells.
Rental Pricing
| Service | Timings | UW (hourly) |
External Academic (hourly) |
UWCCC (hourly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training (All Customers) |
Mon-Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Assisted Use (All Customers) |
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 6:00AM-9:00AM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained & Needs Approval) |
Mon-Fri 5:00PM-8:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
| Self Use (Trained) |
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM |
$30 | $50 | $25 |
Pricing
- Study Activation
- COVID-19 Fee Schedule
- Tissues
- Blood
- Tissue RNA Extraction
- Equipment
- Sample Storage
- Tissues (OCT Embedded)
- Pathology Slide Review and Technician time
| Study Activation Fees | UWCCC Member Rates | UW Member Rates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Biospecimen Collection | $350.00 | $425.00 | ||
| Intermediate Biospecimen Collection | $500.00 | $600.00 | ||
| Complex Biospecimen Collection | $911.00 | $1094.00 | ||
| Sample type | UW |
| Whole blood (6.0 ml) | $28.90 |
| Buffy Coat (0.5 ml) | $47.60 |
| Plasma or Serum, 0.2 ml | $4.96 |
| Plasma or Serum, 0.5 ml | $12.40 |
| Plasma or Serum, 1.0 ml | $24.80 |
| Nasopharyngeal Swabs | $24.80 |
| Saliva (0.1-0.5ml) | $75.00 |
| PBMC | $180.00 |
*Fees include samples along with demographics, history of illness, and additional clinical and laboratory data
*For additional extensive clinical and laboratory data or outcomes data, a fee of $57/hour will be charged.
*For external/outside UW rates, please contact us at biobank@uwcarbone.wisc.edu
*A one-time study activation fee will be charged based on the complexity of the project.
| Tissues (Flash, Frozen, Fresh) | UWCCC Member Rates | UW Member Rates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue (normal/benign/malignant) | consented | $40.00 | $48.00 | |
| consent waived | $35.00 | $42.00 | ||
| Matched Tissue Pair (normal/malignant; normal/benign) | consented | $88.00 | $105.00 | |
| consent waived | $77.00 | $92.00 | ||
| Unmatched Tissue Pair (normal/malignant; normal/benign) | consented | $80.00 | $96.00 | |
| consent waived | $70.00 | $84.00 | ||
| Blood | UWCCC Member Rates | UW Member Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal blood (control) | $107.00 | $122.00 | |
| Blood DNA (per sample) 1mcg | $35.00 | $42.00 | |
| Blood RNA (per sample) 1 mcg | $44.00 | $53.00 | |
| Blood Buffy Coat (per sample) 0.5 mL | $25.00 | $30.00 | |
| Blood Plasma (per sample) 0.5-1.0 mL | $17.00 | $20.50 | |
| Blood Serum (per sample) 0.5-1.0 ml | $17.00 | $20.50 |
| Tissue RNA Extraction | UWCCC Member Rate | UW Member Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue RNA (per sample) 0.5 mcg | $70.00 | $84.00 |
| EQUIPMENT RENTAL (*User brings own consumables) |
UWCCC Member Rates (*rate per hour) |
UW Member Rates (*rate per hour) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory training fee for first time users | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
| BioAnalyzer (Agilent 2100) | $25/chip | $25/chip | |
| Microtome* (Thermo Scientific Microm HM355S) | $15*; assisted $50* | $18*; assisted $53* | |
| Vibratome* | $12.50*; assisted $47.50* | $15.00*; assisted $50.00* | |
| Cryostat* (Leica CM1900) | $25*; assisted $60* | $25*; assisted $65* | |
| Cryostat* (Thermo Scientific Cryostar NX70) | $25*; assisted $60* | $25*; assisted $65* |
| Sample Storage (Freezer) | UWCCC Member Rates (cost per box/year) | UW Member Rates (cost per box/year) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Nitrogen Freezer Storage | $100.00 | $120.00 | ||
| -80°C Freezer Storage | $75.00 | $90.00 | ||
| Tissues (OCT Embedded) for Frozen Sections Only | UWCCC Member Rates | UW Member Rates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embed investigator tissue in OCT | $1.00 | $1.20 | ||
| Set up time & 1st slide (investigator tissue) | $4.65 | $5.60 | ||
| Additional standard/serial sections (custom sectioning add 20%) | ||||
| 1 section per slide | $1.00 | $1.20 | ||
| 2-3 sections per slide | $1.50 | $1.80 | ||
| Additional step sections (custom sectioning add 20%) | ||||
| 1 section per slide | $2.00 | $2.40 | ||
| 2-3 sections per slide | $3.00 | $3.60 | ||
| Setup time & 1st slide (Repository Tissue) | $10.00 | $12.00 | ||
| Additional Sections (each) | $5.00 | $6.00 | ||
| RNASE-FREE tecnique – setup | $15.00 | $18.00 | ||
| H&E stain (per slide) | $4.80 | $5.75 | ||
| Slide Boxes | 25 | $7.00 | $8.40 | |
| 100 | $10.00 | $12.00 | ||
| Pathology Slide Review and Technician time | UW Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathologist Slide Review/Interpretation (per hour) | $250.00 | |||
| Technical staff (per hour); includes tutorials, etc. | $75.00 | |||
More Info
- Forms for all TSB BioBank requests (inventory and service) can be found at our iLab page.
- Consent-waived tissues are limited in the amount of clinical data available. Please email the BioBank with questions.
- View the TSB BioBank fee schedule: UWCCC Translational Science BioCore (TSB BioBank) Fee Schedule
- Non UW investigators – email Biobank for pricing.