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Orientation
Define existing collection

Initiate

to start with
Make appointments
Prepare documents

Submit

Create dossier
Get approval

Start

Sign contract
Prepare and start

Orientation

Step-by-step guide for existing biobanks

This is a step-by-step guide to professionalizing an existing collection. Read the general information and step-by-step plan for initiating a sub-biobank.

General information

Read about existing collections and biomaterial left-overs and how to start a sub-biobank

SOPS

Read about the Radboud Biobank standard requirements for the collection, preparation and storage of biomaterials. read more

Define existing collection

Define the existing collection

Define the existing collection with the help of the RB summary table download Summary table existing collection

InitiateMake appointments

Appointments

Make appointments with the

  • Biobank manager to go through the check list
  • Biobank IT coordinator if necessary to discuss plans for data capture
  • Laboratory manager if necessary to discuss logistics regarding sample collection

Data capture

Read the guidelines regarding data capture for a sub-biobank (in Dutch). read more

Questions? Contact us

Lovice Sutherland

+31 (0)24 366 89 77
 contact

Prepare documents

Prepare documents for the CMO-light review

Fill in the following documents

Fill in the CMO review form and the deelbiobank document and include the attachments (see Procedure Informed Consent)

SubmitCreate dossier

Create a new CMO dossier

go to CMO-online

Fill-in contact details and name of dossier

N.B. You can leave the NL-number en protocol number empty. Within a few minutes you will receive an email with the dossier number and dossier code.

Policy regarding unsolicited findings

The incidence of unsolicited findings has increased with the arrival of new techniques for studying biomaterial.

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Policy regarding unsolicited findings

The incidence of unsolicited findings has increased with the arrival of new techniques for studying biomaterial. In close collaboration with the department of Human Genetics and the CMO-light, building blocks [LS1] have been developed to assist with documenting patient information and informed consent regarding unsolicited findings. There is also a template form developed for the withdrawal of previously given consent. For more information please contact the Commissie Mensgebonden Onderzoek (cmo@iwkv.umcn.nl).

Upload documents to the dossier

Use dossier number and dossier code in the email to log in. Upload deelbiobank document, including attachments with your letter of application (NB: you will not receive a confirmation that this has been successful).

Get approval

Await the CMO-light review

Send a copy of the approval to Radboud.Biobank@radboudumc.nl.

StartSign contract

Sign contract with the Radboud Biobank

Contact Lovice Sutherland to make an appointment.

Questions? Contact us

Lovice Sutherland

+31 (0)24 366 89 77
 contact

Prepare and start

Prepare to include patients

Let the Radboud Biobank know a minimum of 2 weeks in advance when you plan to start collecting samples.

Steps to take before including patients

Please read and carry out the steps listed in the document "goedkeuring en nu" (Dutch) read more

Describe the process

Use the template (Dutch) to help document the information and processes regarding the initiation of the sub-biobank for all employees involved. read more

Questions? Contact us

Lovice Sutherland

+31 (0)24 366 89 77
 contact