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.
Available Biospecimens
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:
- Surgical remnants following completion of pathologic examination
- Dedicated research collections in association with a clinical procedure (e.g. additional pass of a needle core biopsy)
- Distributed as:
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- Snap Frozen
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- OCT-embedded
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- FFPE
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- Fresh
- Clinical remnants
- Extra blood in association with a clinical collection
- Volunteered blood from dedicated research collections
- Distributed as:
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- Whole Blood
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- Serum
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- Plasma
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- PBMC
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- Buffy coat
- Any remnants from a clinical procedure
- Additional bone marrow aspirates in association with a clinical procedure
- Volunteered urine
- Volunteered saliva
- Distributed as:
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- Frozen
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- Fresh
Equipment Rental
Interested in utilizing equipment through the TSB Biobank?
Please visit our iLab page to see equipment rental availability
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 | UWCCC (hourly) | UW (hourly) | External Academic (hourly) | Industry/Pharma (hourly) |
| Assisted Use | $105 | $125 | $192.18 | $464.35 |
| Self Use | $30 | $40 | $60 | $200 |
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 | UWCCC (hourly) | UW (hourly) | External Academic (hourly) | Industry/Pharma (hourly) |
| Assisted Use | $105 | $120 | $187.18 | $474.35 |
| Self Use | $30 | $35 | $55 | $210 |
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 | UWCCC (hourly) | UW (hourly) | External Academic (hourly) | Industry/Pharma (hourly) |
| Assisted Use | $99 | $113 | $174.18 | $464.35 |
| Self Use | $24 | $28 | $42 | $200 |
Pricing
- Study Activation
- COVID-19 Fee Schedule
- Tissues
- Blood
- Tissue RNA Extraction
- Equipment
- Sample Storage
- Tissues (OCT Embedded)
- Pathology Slide Review and Technician time
| Service | UWCCC Member Rates | Non-CCC Member Rates | External Academic | Industry/Pharma Rates |
| Basic Biospecimen Collection | $500.00 | $625.00 | $971.88 | $1,875.00 |
| Complex Biospecimen Collection | $1,000.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,943.75 | $4,000.00 |
Maintenance Fee: 30% for simple, 50% for complex
| 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 | UWCCC Member | Non-CCC Member | External Academic | Industry/Pharma |
| Surgical Tissue | 1st : $62 Added Pair : $31 |
1st : $76 Added Pair: $38 |
1st : $118 Added Pair : $59 |
1st : $475 Added Pair : $237.5 |
| Biopsy tissue* | $125 | $167 | $259 | $836 |
| Archival Tissue/Inventory (Frozen & FFPE)*
*Clinical archival tissue available on case-by-case basis |
1st : $62 Added Pair : $31 |
1st : $76 Added Pair: $38 |
1st : $118 Added Pair : $59 |
1st : $475 Added Pair : $237.5 |
| Blood | UWCCC Member | Non-CCC Member | External Academic | Industry/Pharma |
| PBMCs | $180.00 | $225.00 | $349.88 | $894.13 |
| Whole Blood add-on | $110.00 | $137.50 | $213.81 | $534.53 |
| Donor Whole Blood | $140.00 | $175.00 | $272.13 | $680.31 |
| Blood Buffy Coat (per sample) 0.5 mL | $35.00 | $43.75 | $68.03 | $364.45 |
| Blood Plasma (per sample) 0.5-1.0 mL | $35.00 | $43.75 | $68.03 | $364.45 |
| Blood Serum (per sample) 0.5-1.0 mL | $35.00 | $43.75 | $68.03 | $364.45 |
| Tissue RNA Extraction | UWCCC Member Rate | UW Member Rate | |
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| Tissue RNA (per sample) 0.5 mcg | $70.00 | $84.00 |
| EQUIPMENT RENTAL (*User brings own consumables) |
UWCCC Member Rates (*rate per hour) |
Non-CCC Member Rates (*rate per hour) |
External Academic (*rate per hour) | Industry/Pharma Rates (*rate per hour) |
| BioAnalyzer (Agilent 2100) | $40/chip | $50/chip | $75/chip | $190/chip |
| Microtome* (Thermo Scientific Microm HM355S) | Self Run: $30 Assisted: $105 |
Self Run: $35 Assisted: $120 |
Self Run: $55 Assisted: $187.18 |
Self Run: $210 Assisted: $474.35 |
| Vibratome* | Self Run: $24 Assisted: $99 |
Self Run: $28 Assisted: $113 |
Self Run: $42 Assisted: $174.18 |
Self Run: $200 Assisted: $464.35 |
| Cryostat* (Leica CM1900) | Self Run: $30 Assisted: $105 |
Self Run: $40 Assisted: $125 |
Self Run: $60 Assisted: $192.18 |
Self Run: $200 Assisted: $464.35 |
| Cryostat* (Thermo Scientific Cryostar NX70) | Self Run: $35 Assisted: $110 |
Self Run: $45 Assisted: $130 |
Self Run: $70 Assisted: $202.18 |
Self Run: $230 Assisted: $494.35 |
| Sample Storage (Freezer) | UWCCC Member Rates (cost per box/year) | UW Member Rates (cost per box/year) | ||
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| 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 | Non-CCC Member | External Academic | Industry/Pharma |
| Set up time & 1st slide (Repository Tissue) | $12.00 | $15.00 | $23.33 | $82.93 |
| Additional standard/serial sections: | ||||
| 1 section per slide | $2.50 | $2.80 | $4.35 | $12.44 |
| 2-3 sections per slide | $3.50 | $4.00 | $6.22 | $17.11 |
| RNASE-FREE technique – set up | $15.00 | $20.00 | $31.10 | $74.64 |
| H&E stain (per slide) | $5.00 | $6.67 | $10.37 | $24.88 |
| Custom Sectioning | $35.00 | $46.67 | $72.57 | $228.07 |
| Slide Boxes | 25 Slides – $10 100 Slides – $17 |
25 Slides – $10 100 Slides – $17 |
25 Slides – $10 100 Slides – $17 |
25 Slides – $10 100 Slides – $17 |
| PATHOLOGY SLIDE REVIEW | UWCCC Member | Non-CCC Member | External Academic | Industry/Pharma |
| Pathologist Slide Review/Interpretation/Identification (per hour) | $160.00 | $200.00 | $311.00 | $622.00 |
| Technical staff (per hour); includes tutorials, consenting, etc. | $75.00 | $85.00 | $132.18 | $342.00 |
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.