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ACG Case Rep J ; 8(11): e00689, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34849377

ABSTRACT

Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is an uncommon mature B-cell lymphoma characterized by monoclonal immunoglobulin M protein in peripheral blood and lymphoplasmacytic cells in bone marrow and/or extramedullary sites. The gastrointestinal tract is a rare site of involvement. The diagnosis is based on clinicopathologic findings, although somatic mutations, such as MYD88, can aid in the diagnosis. We present a patient with irregular stools diagnosed with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia involving the rectosigmoid colon by histopathology and immunohistochemistry on colonic biopsies, immunoglobulin M protein in serum, clonal plasma cells in bone marrow, and MYD88 mutation in colonic and bone marrow specimens.

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Methods Mol Biol ; 1897: 7-16, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30539430

ABSTRACT

The purpose of a biobank is to process, organize, and maintain various types of biospecimens that are to be utilized for both clinical and research-based services. There are different types of biobanks, so the goals of the biobank should be delineated at the outset of forming a biobank. The startup of a biobank benefits from accreditation and stringent adherence to standards of practice. Fundamental to these practices is the protection of privacy and informed consent. A budget must be developed, and sources of funding should be obtained to properly equip the designated space and personnel. The appropriate space for freezers and for biospecimen processing should be identified. Information technology is also a critical part of the biobank and effort should be expended to ensure that this aspect is effective and secure. Given the ethical concerns surrounding biospecimens, engagement with the public is also highly valuable.


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Biological Specimen Banks/trends , Biomedical Research , Information Technology/trends , Humans , Informed Consent , Specimen Handling
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Methods Mol Biol ; 1897: 65-76, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30539435

ABSTRACT

A biobank is an important nexus between clinical and research aspects of pathology. The collection and storage of high quality surgical samples is essential for diagnosis post-surgery, and can also be used to create vaccines, identify therapeutic targets or establish eligibility of cancer patients in a clinical trial. Therefore, personnel handling surgical tissues should follow standard operating procedures (SOP) to maximize efficiency and preserve tissue quality. This chapter is intended to familiarize novice biobank personnel with the issues associated with different steps of surgical tissue collection including patient consent, sample collection, tissue storage, quality control, and distribution.


Subject(s)
Biological Specimen Banks/trends , Neoplasms/surgery , Specimen Handling/trends , Tissue Banks/trends , Humans , Neoplasms/epidemiology , Quality Control
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Methods Mol Biol ; 1897: 89-97, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30539437

ABSTRACT

Blood is a widely used biospecimen in the field of biobanking, secondary to the ease with which it is collected along with the wide variety of analytes obtained from it for analysis. It carries the potential to further the search for biomarkers in countless diseases; therefore, the standardization and optimization of blood collection procedures is of importance in assuring reproducibility of results. Here, we briefly review procedures for the procurement, storage, and use of blood and its fractions for biobanking purposes. Select commonly used methods for collecting blood with various vacutainer blood collection tubes are described, along with optimal storage conditions of various samples in short- and long-term situations.


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Biological Specimen Banks/trends , Biomarkers/blood , Blood Specimen Collection/trends , Humans , Specimen Handling
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