NIEHS Repository of Stored Biological Samples for Future Use

Study Description:

We aim to build a repository utilizing both prospectively and retrospectively collected human biological samples, like blood and urine, to develop and test the following: specific laboratory assays, to develop and maintain freezer and specimen handling quality control, to have blinded quality control specimens for laboratory testing, and to assess exposure variability over time.

Objectives:

Primary Objective: To build a repository for approved investigators to access stored biological samples for the following: developing and testing specific laboratory assays, to maintain freezer and specimen handling quality control, to have blinded quality control specimens for testing labs, and to assess exposure variability over time.

• INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Inclusion criteria

for prospective biospecimen collection:

To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

• Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
• Ability to provide informed consent.
• Male or female, aged >=18
• Able to travel to the NIEHS CRU for study visits

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

for prospective biospecimen collection:

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

• Not willing to have samples stored for future use.
• Any condition that, in the investigator s opinion, places the participant at undue risk for complications associated with required study procedures.