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Cancer Blood Specimens
Open Biosystems now provides cancer blood specimens matched with detailed patient-level clinical, diagnostic, and treatment information. We have a large and growing repository of available cancer specimens representing every major cancer type and disease stage.

What makes us unique
High level of clinical annotation

We collect detailed demographic information, clinical notations, and treatment history for each specimen.


Serial acquisition of clinical specimens

We collect specimens at diagnosis, before treatment, routinely during treatment, and in follow-up.


Rapid, open and unrestricted access

Researchers are free to use our products as their experiments require while retaining full intellectual property rights. Samples are available immediately.


Transferable IRB approval

We handle all informed consent, sample handling, and documentation under a protocol approved and monitored by a national Institutional Review Board. All specimens and clinical data are fully HIPAA compliant.

Our Products

With an IRB-approved protocol that is transferable to end-users, we provide clinical specimens collected and prepared for cellular, genomic, and proteomic applications.

Banked Specimens


Our repository of banked specimens grows daily. We provide the following two specimen types from our banked inventory:
  • Plasma samples  -  500µl aliquots
  • Buffy coat samples  -  300µl aliquots

Prospective Collection Services

We provide specialized, prospective collection services for clients ranging from small academic laboratories to large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By working closely with our clients we are able to rapidly deliver specimens that meet scientific requirements and R&D schedules. Services include
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  • Collection of whole blood from specific cancer subtypes of interest
  • Isolation of PBMC through Ficoll separation
  • Collection of whole blood for the isolation of circulating tumor cells
  • Extraction of molecular derivatives

Contact Us

There are several ways to contact us for more details. 

Fill out an Inquiry Form for more information.  
Chat Live with a representative.
Place an order by calling 1-888-412-2225 to speak directly with a representative.


Sale and use of biospecimens and clinical data is covered by the Biospecimen Purchase Agreement and Data Use Agreement.


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