The Hutchinson Center's BioSpecimen Repository provides an alternative for liquid nitrogen storage requirements for both small and large scale storage needs. Operation of the repository is coordinated by the Specimen Processing Shared Resource. The state of the art repository is located within controlled space within the Center's Fairview Freezer Facility. The repository was designed to promote the safe handling, receipt, processing, and storage of biological specimens.
Specimens are stored within a vapor phase liquid nitrogen freezer system which features:
Storage is available on a per box basis with appropriate inventory tracking at the 'box' level. Storage containers hold 2 ml vials, 5 ml vials and Cryobiosystem straws. Storage fees are per box on a monthly basis.
To request long term storage services, complete the Deposit Request form.
The facility is designed for long term storage, thus specimen retrieval is limited to twice a month, the first and third Tuesday of the month. To arrange for the retrieval of samples, please complete the Retrieval Request form. Requests must be submitted at least one week in advance. Pulls are limited to 10 boxes per pull due to limitations of shipping containers.
For additional information of if you have any questions, please contact Jon Digel, x4434, jdigel@fhcrc.org.
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