Use of Human Subjects in Research  

Case Study  

Blood Samples 

Before you begin research analyses of existing human samples (i.e., frozen/stored blood/tissue specimens) or existing private data about humans,

ASK YOURSELF:

Do the samples/data contain identifiers (codes, initials, etc.) that either I or someone else could link to a living individual?

If the answer is "Yes," then you need regular IRB review and approval before you begin.

If the human samples/data do not contain identifiers, then the research may qualify for exempt review. Fill out the Exempt Application [ form is linked to "Resources," the next section of this tutorial, or is available in the Research Compliance Office ] .

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