Bio Spec Overview
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:01 PM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:01 PM
Retention:
SAMPLES_WITH_DNA
Description:
DNA Banking (this is optional): Subjects will have whole blood drawn sample for DNA banking to support genetic research of human disease and human genetic factors. About two tablespoons (approximately 20 ml) of blood will be taken from you. The blood will be shipped to the laboratory of Dr. Philip Low, Mayo Clinic, MN. Dr. Low's laboratory will extract the DNA. Members of the North American MSA - Study Group and their collaborators will use the DNA to try to find out if changes in certain genes are associated with MSA. The samples will be used for the preparation of DNA, and possibly, an immortalized cell line. The cell line, DNA, and accompanying data will be distributed to scientists including those in research, teaching, and industry. The samples may be kept indefinitely. The samples and accompanying information will be used for studying of many disorders and genetic factors, not just MSA.
Section:
DNA Banking (this is optional): Subjects will have whole blood drawn sample for DNA banking to support genetic research of human disease and human genetic factors. About two tablespoons (approximately 20 ml) of blood will be taken from you. The blood will be shipped to the laboratory of Dr. Philip Low, Mayo Clinic, MN. Dr. Low's laboratory will extract the DNA. Members of the North American MSA - Study Group and their collaborators will use the DNA to try to find out if changes in certain genes are associated with MSA. The samples will be used for the preparation of DNA, and possibly, an immortalized cell line. The cell line, DNA, and accompanying data will be distributed to scientists including those in research, teaching, and industry. The samples may be kept indefinitely. The samples and accompanying information will be used for studying of many disorders and genetic factors, not just MSA.