# SampleSmart > Source Human Biospecimens - SampleSmart ## Posts - [3 Things to Consider When Sourcing Fresh Biospecimens](https://samplesmart.com/blog/3-things-to-consider-when-sourcing-fresh-biospecimens/): Sourcing fresh biospecimens (ie. fresh whole blood or fresh tissue) can be a much more complicated and risky task than trying to source either temperature stable samples (ie. FFPE blocks or slides) or banked temperature-sensitive samples (ie. frozen tissue or frozen plasma). There are two key reasons for this: 1. Short Notice of Sample Availability Generally, when a clinical site is collecting fresh biospecimens, they have very short notice as to when a sample may be available. Sites can get a few weeks, a few days, or even a few hours’ notice that a subject of interest will be present […] - [Who Uses Human Biological Samples?](https://samplesmart.com/blog/who-uses-human-biological-samples/): Human biological samples are biological materials that are obtained from living or deceased human subjects. Some examples of biological samples include blood, urine, stool, tissue, cells, saliva, swabs, or DNA. Biological samples are widely used as part of routine clinical care (ie. diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring), and in life science research (academic and commercial). In this post, we will discuss the three main sectors (clinical care, academic research and commercial R&D) that use human biological samples, and provide some examples of their uses. 1. Clinical Care The most common application of human biological samples is in routine clinical care. Samples are […] - [Types of Biological Samples: An Overview](https://samplesmart.com/blog/types-of-biological-samples-overview/): Human biological samples are biological materials that are obtained from living or deceased human subjects. There are many different types of biological samples that are commonly used as part of routine clinical care (ie. diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring), and/or in life science R&D (academic and commercial). In life science research, biological samples are a critical resource, with many important uses. In this post, we will summarize the main types of biological samples (biofluids, tissue, cells and other), and give a few examples of where they are used in life science research and product development. 1. Biofluids Biofluids is the short […] - [Where to Source Human Biological Samples for Research](https://samplesmart.com/blog/where-source-human-samples-research/): Whether you work in life science research at a university, a CRO, a biotech company or a pharmaceutical company, chances are you need human biological samples in order to perform your work. If you need to source human samples for research, there are three main routes to take: work directly with a clinician, obtain samples from a university/hospital/charity biobank, or obtain samples from a commercial biospecimen provider. In this article we will describe each of these methods and discuss some of the pros and cons of each method. We’ll also mention how SampleSmart can help if you need human samples […] - [Components of Whole Blood: An Overview](https://samplesmart.com/blog/components-whole-blood-overview/): Whole blood and its components have a number of different uses in clinical diagnostics and life science research. Whole blood can be collected into a number of different tube types depending on the downstream use of the sample. In particular, there are a number of different anticoagulants that are used, as well as stabilizing agents depending on how long the blood needs to be stored prior to use or processing into blood components. In this post we will discuss the main components of whole blood, and provide a brief overview of how they are isolated for use in clinical diagnostics […] - [Biospecimen Collection: Prospective vs Retrospective](https://samplesmart.com/blog/biospecimen-collection-prospective-retrospective/): Biospecimen collection for scientific research is categorized into two broad groupings: prospective and retrospective. In this article we will describe each of these biospecimen collection types, explain when and why they’re used, and provide some examples of the types of samples that can be obtained in each category. Prospective Biospecimen Collections A prospective collection is the collection of biospecimens from subjects in the future (ie. the samples do not already exist). There are two main instances where a researcher would require a prospective collection of samples: 1. They require fresh biospecimens ie. fresh whole blood samples, fresh tissue samples, etc. […] - [What are biospecimens, biological samples and biosamples?](https://samplesmart.com/blog/biospecimens-biological-samples-biosamples/): Human biospecimens are biological materials that are obtained from living or deceased human subjects. Biospecimens are commonly also referred to as biological specimens, biological samples, biosamples or samples. All of these terms are used interchangeably. Some examples of human biospecimens include blood, urine, stool, tissue, cells, saliva, swabs, or DNA. Biospecimens are widely used as part of routine clinical care (ie. diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring), and in life science research (academic and commercial). If you’re interested in learning more about biospecimens, check out our more detailed articles on the following topics: 1. Types of Human Biological Samples In this post […] - [5 Reasons Scientists are Unable to Source Biospecimens](https://samplesmart.com/blog/reasons-scientists-unable-to-source-biospecimens/): For anyone doing research in biomedicine or a related area, it can be a continuing problem to source necessary biospecimens. Unlike other lab supplies or equipment, sourcing biospecimens generally requires more work than merely selecting and ordering the item online.  We know that research projects have been delayed or even abandoned because necessary biospecimens could not be acquired in a timely manner. In our experience, these are the five main reasons why scientists are unable to source the biospecimens they need. In many cases, a combination of two or more of these factors causes a severe problem. 1. Can’t Find […] - [Choosing a Biospecimen Procurement Specialist](https://samplesmart.com/blog/choosing-a-biospecimen-procurement-specialist/): If you need biospecimens for research, there are several good reasons for outsourcing that process. We’ve discussed them in a previous article, The Advantages of Outsourcing Biospecimen Procurement. In this post, we discuss things to keep in mind when you are choosing a biospecimen procurement specialist. The main thing to understand is that human biospecimens are not commodities. They are a resource donated by people to be used for the advancement of scientific research. As a result, it is the service of sourcing biospecimens that is being provided by a biospecimen procurement specialist. We have discussed in another article (Types […] - [Biospecimen Procurement: The Advantages of Outsourcing](https://samplesmart.com/blog/advantages-outsourcing-biospecimen-procurement/): What do a biomedical researcher designing a series of experiments, a project manager at a CRO working on a proposal for a new client, and the CSO of a growing biotech company have in common? They likely all need to procure biospecimens in order to perform their work. Sourcing high quality biospecimens is a necessity in life science R&D. Human biospecimens are required at all stages of the product development life cycle: from basic research, to pre-clinical studies, to verification and validation studies. Although biospecimens are such an important resource, they can be difficult, expensive and time consuming to obtain. […] ## Pages - [Tissue Slides](https://samplesmart.com/tissue-slides/): Human Tissue Slides For Research We provide tissue slides to meet your specific research project needs. Request Samples Human Tissue Slides to Support Scientific Discovery At SampleSmart, we specialize in delivering high-quality tissue slides tailored to the needs of academic, clinical, and commercial research. Let us help accelerate your next breakthrough. High-Quality Human Tissue Slides We provide high-quality, well-characterized tissue slides that empower researchers to investigate disease mechanisms, identify biomarkers, and advance therapeutic development. Banked Samples & Custom Collections Access pre-collected, ready-to-use inventory for fast turnaround, or request prospective collections tailored to your exact specifications — including donor profiles, tissue […] - [FFPE Tissue Blocks](https://samplesmart.com/ffpe-tissue-blocks/): FFPE Tissue Block Samples For Research We provide FFPE tissue block samples to meet your specific research project needs. 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Thanks for your interest in a Career at SampleSmart At SampleSmart, we value hard-working, motivated leaders, who understand the importance of biological samples in life science R&D.  SampleSmart is a growing company and we are always on the look out for new people to join our team. If you have previous experience in biospecimen procurement, please get in touch by sending a copy of your resume to info@samplesmart.com. Our Values At SampleSmart, we have four key values that make us stand out. It’s important to us that our employees share these […] - [Tissue](https://samplesmart.com/human-tissue/): Tissue We source human tissue samples to meet your specific research needs. Send Us A Request Types of Human Tissue Samples We source fresh, frozen and fixed human tissue samples according to your specific research needs. We can obtain samples from healthy or diagnosed subjects. Tissue samples may be obtained as fresh tissue or in a preserved format such as FFPE. 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Please complete this form with the details of your biospecimen request.  We will respond within one business day. * Mandatory Field Biospecimens Whole Blood Plasma Serum PBMCs Buffy Coat Fresh Tissue Frozen Tissue FFPE Tissue Blocks Slides Urine Stool Saliva Swabs Diseases/Indications Normal/Healthy Allergy Oncology Neurology Immunology Haematology Infectious Disease Rheumatology Cardiology Reproductive Rare Disease - [Blog](https://samplesmart.com/blog/): SampleSmart Blog Learn more about sourcing biospecimens for R&D. 3 Things to Consider When Sourcing Fresh Biospecimens Sourcing fresh biospecimens (ie. fresh whole blood or fresh tissue) can be a much more complicated and risky task than trying to source either temperature stable samples (ie. FFPE blocks or slides) or banked temperature-sensitive samples (ie. frozen tissue or… Read More Who Uses Human Biological Samples? Human biological samples are biological materials that are obtained from living or deceased human subjects. Some examples of biological samples include blood, urine, stool, tissue, cells, saliva, swabs, or DNA. Biological samples are widely used as part […] - [Contact Us](https://samplesmart.com/contact-us/): Contact Us Have questions about sourcing biospecimens? Get In Touch We’re here to help you source the biospecimens you need for your R&D studies. Contact us to get more information. For biospecimen requests, please use our biospecimen request form. For all other inquires, please use the contact form below. USA, Canada SampleSmart Inc. 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON, M5C 1C4, Canada +1 647 849 3582 UK, Europe, Rest of World SampleSmart Bio Ltd. 3rd Floor, Atlantic House, 4-8 Circular Road, Douglas,IM1 1AG, Isle of Man +44 (0)7624 230366 Email Us info@samplesmart.com - [Biospecimens](https://samplesmart.com/human-biospecimens/): Biospecimens Source high quality human biospecimens for your research. Send Us A Request Types Of Human Biospecimens A selection of the types of human biospecimens we have available or can collect. If you don’t see the type of biospecimen you need, please contact us for further information Biofluids (Blood) Whole Blood Serum Plasma PBMCs Buffy Coat Learn More Biofluids (other) Urine Stool Saliva Swabs Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Bone Marrow Aspirate Synovial Fluid Learn More Tissue​ Fresh Tissue Frozen Tissue FFPE Tissue Blocks Slides Tissue Microarray (TMA) Dissociated Tumor Cells Learn More Diseases and Indications A selection of disease areas […] - [How We Work](https://samplesmart.com/biospecimens-research/): How We Work Source the biospecimens you need for your research. Send Us A Request Biospecimens for Research in 4 Easy Steps Step 1 Tell Us Your Biospecimen Needs Send Us Your Biospecimen Request Use our online form or email us with your sample request. Include a detailed description of the biospecimens you need for your research. If Necessary, We’ll Clarify the Request Details with You After reviewing your request, we may ask to arrange a call or initiate an email exchange in order to discuss the request details further. We want to ensure we fully understand the samples you’re […] - [About Us](https://samplesmart.com/about-us/): About Us Our background is biotech. Our passion is sourcing biospecimens for R&D. Send Us A Request We’re here to help you source biospecimens SampleSmart is a biospecimen procurement company. We source biospecimens for life science researchers to use in their R&D studies. We’re scientists with extensive R&D experience, and in 2021 we founded SampleSmart to improve the biospecimen procurement process. We have first hand experience trying to procure biospecimens for research in both academic and industry settings, and we understand how hard it can be. Navigating the vast number of procurement options to find the specific samples you need can […] - [Home](https://samplesmart.com/): Source Human Biospecimens FASTER                EASIER                BETTER                You do life science research.We source the biospecimens you need. How it Works Step 1 Tell Us Your Biospecimen Needs Share your sample requirements, including donor criteria, collection criteria, sample type, and any protocols or handling instructions. Step 2 We Confirm Sample Availability We’ll evaluate sample availability from banked inventory or propose a collection based on your specifications. Step 3 Place Order and Obtain Samples Once the specifications and order are finalized, we allocate the biospecimens from inventory or perform the collection. Step 4 Biospecimens are Shipped to You We arrange shipping either fresh […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)