Ethically-sourced, Difficult-to-Find Fresh Tissue Samples
Simple, streamlined human tissue procurement—it's possible with iSpecimen. Whether you need fully consented FFPE blocks with specific variant profiles, archived samples, or prospectively-collected diseased tissue over time with matched quad sets, we'll handle the procurement gymnastics to get your biospecimens delivered.
Because we have access to the full electronic medical record, we can select and annotate specimens with molecular and genetic characterizations, treatment data, outcomes data, and other pertinent patient and specimen data.
Let us know the specific tissue samples you need and we'll tap into our global network of biospecimen providers.
Fresh Tissue
Obtain fresh solid tissue from patients with medical conditions including all types of cancers and benign conditions. Our revolutionary online Marketplace connects researchers to a range of remnant human tissue samples.
- Prospectively collect samples with specific genomic profiles
- Get samples collected under non-standard protocols
- Receive longitudinal or follow-up data associated with your biospecimens
- Get samples matching disease stage, histology, and laboratory test results
FFPE Tissue
Access an extensive global network of FFPE human tissue from clinical remnant, banked, or prospective collections. We help to source samples that reflect the patient diversity that today's medical research requires.
- Deep datasets including pathology reports, collection year/country, and consent status
- Samples from diseased and healthy normal donors
- Custom collections, just say the word!
- Archived, waiver-of-consent blocks for reliable, cost-effective option
Matched Sets
Compare abnormal biology against the normal with matched tissue and biofluid sets, as well as longitudinal collections from the same patient. Our matched sets can go beyond pairs to include quad sets making your comparisons more meaningful.
Choose a combination of:
- Frozen fresh human tissue for histology
- Archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks for staining and IHC
- Human whole blood for DNA analysis
- Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for cultivating cell lines
Frozen Tissue
Having a reliable alternative to sourcing fresh tissue, one that closely mimics receiving fresh surgical tissue, but with added flexibility and immediate availability, can help keep your research projects on track. iSpecimen has access to a large inventory of snap frozen tissue for genomic tissue research as well as viably cryopreserved tissue (available within a two week lead time).
- Get frozen cancerous tissue with adjacent tissue and matched biofluids
- Suitable replacement for fresh tissue upon thaw; versatile range of applications
- Viably frozen retains tissue heterogeneity (contains cancer stem cells and TILs).
Tissue Microarrays (TMA)
Access a global repository of Tissue Microarray samples from diseased and healthy patients. iSpecimen's extensive global network provides access to high quality TMAs from hundreds of providers and repositories around the world, providing sample and patient diversity that precision medicine requires.
- Increase throughput of sample analysis
- Conserve precious tissue resources
- Reduce reagent consumption
Finding the Right Human Tissue for Your Research
The iSpecimen Marketplace® changes the paradigm, offering single-source access to millions of human tissue samples and patients across a diverse network of providers—quickly and compliantly
Disease Indications
Wide-ranging, highly specific
If you need it, chances are, we can get it. Our large and growing network of partners connect their electronic medical record data directly to the iSpecimen Marketplace, allowing us to source human tissue samples for research with highly specific characteristics for a broad range of disease indications. Below are some examples.
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies (Seasonal)
- Ankylosing Spondylosis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Liver Disease
- Goodpastures
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Scleroderma
- Sjogrens Syndrome
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- ADD
- ADHD
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Postpartum Depression
- Chagas
- Chlamydia
- COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
- Ebstein Barr Syndrome (EBV/Mononucleosis)
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes
- HIV / AIDS
- HTLV
- Influenza
- Invasive fungal infections
- Lyme Disease
- Syphilis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Zeka
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Cervical cancer
- Cysts
- Endometriosis
- Menopause
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian Disease
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Polyps
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Reproductive health
- Uterine Fibroids
Solid tumors
- Bladder Cancer
- Brain / Glioblastoma
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal / Rectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Head / Neck Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Melanoma
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer NSCLC
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Small Cell Lung Cancer SCLC
- Uterine Cancer
Hematologic malignancies
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia AML
- B-cell Lymphoma
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia CLL
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Mixed lineage leukemia MLL
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome MDS
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Swabs, serum, plasma, blood and urine from individuals testing positive for COVID-19 and recovering patients
- COVID-19 co-morbidities
- Biospecimens of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) variants
- Alagille syndrome
- Alcoholic hepatitis
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency
- Bile duct cancer
- Biliary atresia
- Cirrhosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B
- Liver transplant remnants
- NAFLD
- Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease
- Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter (A-fib)
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Hemophilia
- Hypertension
- Hypolipidemia
- Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemia/Infarction
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Vascular tissue from aortic surgery
- Celiac Disease
- Colorectal Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable-Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Polyps
- Pre-colonoscopy healthy controls
- Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Influenza
- Lung Cancer
- Pulmonary Edema
Simple, Streamlined Human Tissue Procurement is Possible with iSpecimen
By partnering with iSpecimen, you gain access to an extensive pool of richly annotated human tissue samples for research, made possible by our growing network of partners, including hospitals, biorepositories, commercial laboratories, HIEs, and other healthcare organizations around the world.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer FFPE Blocks
Prospectively Collected Fresh Ovarian Cancer Tumors with Specific Mutations
Frozen Checkpoint Inhibitor Sets
Custom and Prospective Collection Experts
When you require a custom collection, iSpecimen experts are here to help. We help to ensure that sample matching aligns tightly with your study requirements while also closely managing your projects, from inquiry to fulfillment.
FAQs
iSpecimen adheres to strict ethical standards in sourcing human tissue samples. We ensure that all specimens are obtained with informed consent from donors, following applicable legal and regulatory guidelines, maintain transparency in the procurement processes and prioritize donor privacy and confidentiality. Additionally, iSpecimen works with accredited and compliant institutions to ensure the ethical handling and distribution of all human tissue samples.
Yes, we provide access to a wide range of tissue samples from patients with specific diseases or conditions. Our extensive network allows us to source human tissue samples with specific characteristics for a broad range of disease indications, including autoimmune diseases, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, COVID-19, gastrointestinal diseases, infectious diseases, liver diseases, respiratory diseases, and women's health conditions. iSpecimen can also provide matched sets of various sample types and healthy normal controls.
Human tissue samples are often provided with full product details as well as donor information such as patient demographics, diagnoses, medications, procedures, outcomes data, lab test results, pathology reports, and family and social history. The level of sample annotation is dependent upon the tissue sample type.
The time it takes to receive tissue samples can vary depending on the specific requirements of your project, such as the type of tissue, the level of customization needed, and the availability of the specimens. We work to fulfill orders as quickly as possible, while ensuring that the samples meet all quality and ethical standards before shipment.
While we do not have standard volume deals for bulk orders, we are committed to exceptional customer service. We are open to discussing and implementing pricing adjustments or discounts based on your specific needs and order size.
If inventory tissue samples do not meet your research needs, we can source custom human tissue samples through our extensive network of healthcare providers and biobanks. The process involves discussing your specific requirements, such as the type of tissue, disease state, and any other criteria. We will then work to procure and deliver samples that precisely match your specifications, ensuring that all ethical, regulatory, and quality standards are met.
We employ rigorous quality control measures to ensure the integrity of our tissue samples. These measures include thorough verification of specimen identity, careful documentation of collection and processing procedures, and regular testing for sample quality.