Please note: the TSL is currently being upgraded. Please contact the abn-oncology hub manager for information regarding biospecimens available from member biobanks.
WELCOME TO THE ABN TISSUE SEARCH PAGE.
PLEASE SELECT YOUR SPECIMEN SEARCH CRITERIA BELOW
To search for biospecimens, please select from the drop-down menus below and click ‘Search’. If you are unsure what morphology you require, select 'ALL'. The ABN-Oncology group is also able to undertake contracted collection of tissue for specific clinical trials or research projects using a variety of collection protocols.
NOTE: SYSTEM CURRENTLY UNDER REFINEMENT. Actual figures may vary slightly from those shown.
Note: biospecimens from metastases are included under the Primary Cancer Type results.
** Tissue Microarrays (TMAs) of common cancer types (colorectal, breast, ovarian, prostate) are also available upon application. In addition TMAs can also be made upon request, on a cost recovery basis.**
**Clinical data may also be available with samples upon request.**
We value your feedback. Should you have any questions or comments about the Tissue Specimen Locator, please email ABN.ProjectManager@petermac.org.
Applying for Biospecimens from ABN Tissue Banks (except kConFab) Please download and fill out the Application Form below and submit to: ABN-Onc Hub Manager C/- Research Dept Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Locked Bag 1, A’Beckett St East Melbourne VIC 8006 Ph. +61 3 9656 1382 Fx. +61 3 9656 3733 ABN.ProjectManager@petermac.org The application form need only be filled out and submitted once, even if you are requesting samples from multiple banks (excluding kConFab – see below). Please also note that each bank and it’s Tissue Management Committee retains control of biospecimen access and thus is responsible for approving applications, rather than ABN-Onc as a whole. To view the access policies for each bank, please click on the Tissue Bank names above.
Biospecimen Request Application (Word)
