Bio Spec Overview
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:10 PM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:10 PM
Retention:
SAMPLES_WITH_DNA
Description:
* Peripheral Blood Specimens: Three tubes of blood will be collected from each study participant. A portion of the blood will be utilized to extract white blood cells that will be immortalized by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
* Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at Columbia University Medical Center or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
* Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for tumor resection, tumor and adjacent normal tissue will be requested from the Pathology Department. At the time of endoscopy, aspirated fluid or biopsied tissue will be requested. No additional tissue will be resected beyond that required for surgical or endoscopic management.
* Genetic Testing: Genetic testing will be performed in a New York State certified research laboratory . Test results from research laboratories will not be disclosed to patients.
* Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at Columbia University Medical Center or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
* Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for tumor resection, tumor and adjacent normal tissue will be requested from the Pathology Department. At the time of endoscopy, aspirated fluid or biopsied tissue will be requested. No additional tissue will be resected beyond that required for surgical or endoscopic management.
* Genetic Testing: Genetic testing will be performed in a New York State certified research laboratory . Test results from research laboratories will not be disclosed to patients.
Section:
* Peripheral Blood Specimens: Three tubes of blood will be collected from each study participant. A portion of the blood will be utilized to extract white blood cells that will be immortalized by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
* Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at Columbia University Medical Center or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
* Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for tumor resection, tumor and adjacent normal tissue will be requested from the Pathology Department. At the time of endoscopy, aspirated fluid or biopsied tissue will be requested. No additional tissue will be resected beyond that required for surgical or endoscopic management.
* Genetic Testing: Genetic testing will be performed in a New York State certified research laboratory . Test results from research laboratories will not be disclosed to patients.