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  • Informed consent
    • 1 Information during consent process
    • 2 Content of the consent form for a nutrigenomics study
    • 3 Informed consent for research involving research volunteers who are not able to consent
    • 4 Informed consent for biobanks
    • 5 Extent of informed consent for biobanking
  • Genotype Information
    • 6 Disclosure of genotype test results
    • 7 Disclosure of genotype test results on an individual level
  • Biobanks
    • 8 Ownership and governance
    • 9 Storage of samples and data
    • 10 Independent review of research using materials stored in a biobank
    • 11 Benefit sharing
    • 12 Fate of the sample and associated data if consent is withdrawn
    • 13 Samples from deceased persons
    • 14 Quality control
    • 15 Potential legal successor in case the hosting institution closes down or the responsible
  • Use and exchange of data and samples
    • 16 Access to biobanks
    • 17 Disclosure of personal data
    • 18 Use of biological materials and data in further research projects
    • 19 Transfer of a biobank

NuGO Guideline 14

Biobanks

Quality control

Biobanks should have a quality assurance protocol (standard operation procedure, SOP).

This should include systems for storage, coding (identification and preservation of anonymity) and registration. They must also have clear conditions for responsibilities and management including alerts in case the storage system fails, for backups of data files etc. The documentation about procedures of sample collection and preparation should also be attached to the SOP.

Guideline 13 < > Guideline 15
 

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