Distribution Guide
Distribution Guide
Human biospecimens preserved and managed by the SNUH Human Biobank are distributed for research purposes.
Only research projects approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) are eligible to submit a biospecimen distribution request. When a distribution request is received, the Resource Utilization Committee of the SNUH Human Biobank reviews the research purpose, scientific validity, and the availability of the requested biospecimens to determine whether to approve the request.
Distribution Process
An overview of entire distribution process, from initial inquiry to biospecimen disposal after research completion.
Distribution Inquiry
Distribution Application
Application Review
Distribution Committee Review
Biospecimen Preparation
Biospecimen Distribution
Biospecimen Disposal · Outcome Reporting
Guide to Distribution Application
Information on channels and costs for each step.
Preliminary Distribution Inquiry
A preliminary distribution inquiry is required to confirm the available diseases and biospecimen types.
E-mail : snuhbiobank@gmail.com
Tel : +82-02-2072-1717
Online Distribution Application
Integrated distribution applications can be submitted through the KBN portal (Korea Biobank Network).
Portal : Go to KBN Portal (www.kbn.re.kr) ↗
Distribution Review and Biospecimen Preparation
Biospecimens are prepared after review by the Human Biobank Operating Committee.
Distribution (Actual Costs May Apply)
Actual costs may be charged in accordance with the Human Biobank Operating Guidelines. Please contact us for details on costs.