Histopathology Resources

Factors to consider for scientists procuring histopathology samples for specific oncology indications:

Lab-Ally can access a wide range of US-sourced oncology samples for use in histopathology research. However, scientists need to be aware that the availability of histopathology samples is dictated largely by the constraints of disease prevalence and US standard care in clinical settings. If you are a researcher planning a biomedical histopathology study that requires human FFPE, fresh or frozen cancer samples, it would be prudent to familiarize yourself with US standard care procedures for that indication, because if your experimental design requires histopathology samples that are incompatible with US standard care, the chances of procuring specimens you need in a timely and affordable manner will be greatly reduced. The following articles discuss the specifics of current US oncology treatment procedures for the most common types of cancer.

Confused by terminology and indication abbreviations?

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Enhancing Histopathology Workflows with CERF ELN

CERF ELN by Lab-Ally LLC can be incredibly useful to histopathologists by providing a robust and compliant platform for managing their extensive data and workflows. Histopathology involves detailed documentation of tissue processing, slide preparation, staining protocols, microscopic observations, and diagnostic interpretations. CERF ELN allows histopathologists to digitally capture all this information, including images, in a secure and organized manner, replacing cumbersome paper notebooks. Its features like advanced semantic search, automated metadata extraction, and version control enable quick retrieval of past cases, comparison of findings, and tracking of sample history, which are crucial for accurate diagnoses and research. Furthermore, its 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and comprehensive audit trails ensure data integrity and traceability, essential for regulatory adherence and protecting intellectual property in both clinical and research settings. The ability to integrate with existing instruments and utilize customizable workflows can streamline operations, enhance collaboration among team members, and ultimately improve the efficiency and reliability of histopathological analysis.

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External Resources

International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER)

NIH Biospecimen Research Database

Related Wikipedia Pages

Biobank

Biorepository

Biological Specimens

Histology