[Histonet] Tissue Blocks for Research and Development

[Denise Bland-Piontek]

I have seen a number of emails regarding control tissue sources etc. I would like to make the suggestion of contacting your local Tissue Bank. IRB's may be obtained for research and development. Armed with an IRB approval protocol and the signing of a "No Resale Agreement" will enable most Tissue Bank's to  be a good resource. Patient information is de-identified, diagnosis and quality assurance testing will insure worthy tissue blocks. 
Denise Bland-Piontek, HTL(ASCP)
Tissue Bank & Research Administrator
West Virginia University
Dept. of Pathology