title: [What are the requirements for establishing a biological specimen bank?].
abstract: Establishing of a biological bank requires consideration. Optimal location of the bank for handling of the samples and quick response to alarms are essential. Decisions about freezer system (electrical or liquid nitrogen container), how to store the biological material (tubes or straws) as well as proper labelling of the samples are important. Quality control must be considered to monitor possible degradation over time.
authors.affiliation: Institut for Epidemiologisk Kraeftforskning, Kraeftens Bekaempelse, Strandboulevarden 49, DK-2100 København ø.
authors.forename: Anne M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Tjønneland
authors.forename: Anja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Olsen
mesh_terms: D018070:Biological Specimen Banks / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D005615:Freezing; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D012034:Refrigeration / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards