Bio Spec Overview
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2025-12-24 @ 11:28 PM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:28 PM
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SAMPLES_WITH_DNA
Description:
* Peripheral Blood Specimens: Three tubes of blood will be collected from each study participant.
* Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at CUMC or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
* Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for any tumor resection, tumor tissue 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. In no circumstance will tissue be obtained solely for the purpose of the study.
* Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at CUMC or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
* Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for any tumor resection, tumor tissue 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. In no circumstance will tissue be obtained solely for the purpose of the study.
Section:
* Peripheral Blood Specimens: Three tubes of blood will be collected from each study participant.
* Archived Fixed Tissue Samples: Tissue blocks from surgery performed at CUMC or elsewhere, will be requested after obtaining consent for study participation.
* Fresh Tissue Collection: At the time of surgery for any tumor resection, tumor tissue 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. In no circumstance will tissue be obtained solely for the purpose of the study.