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What is Biorisk Management?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways Biorisk management sets policies, procedures, and controls that prevent harm to people, data, and the environment during biospecimen handling. It aligns facility design, staff competencies, and governance so materials remain contained, traceable, and scientifically useful across their full […]

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What is Biorepository Management?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways Biorepository management coordinates the people, processes, and systems that preserve biological materials and their metadata for research. It turns specimen handling into a reproducible supply chain that withstands audits, staff turnover, and evolving study requirements. Teams align consent, […]

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What is Computerized Record Keeping of Blood Bank?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways A blood establishment computer system (BECS) is the foundation of computerized record keeping in blood banks. This technology ensures every step in the blood management process is documented, secure, and traceable. Blood banks must handle sensitive, regulated data, […]

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What is a BECS System?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways A blood establishment computer system (BECS) is the backbone of modern blood banking and transfusion services. These systems are designed to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant management of every step in the blood supply chain. They oversee donor […]

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What is an Organoid Biobank?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways An organoid biobank preserves three-dimensional, self-organizing mini-tissues derived from stem cells or patient samples and pairs them with rigorous metadata. It functions as research infrastructure rather than a project refrigerator, supporting standardized derivation, long-term storage, and controlled distribution […]

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What Does Biorepository Mean?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways A biorepository preserves biological specimens and their associated data so research teams can run credible studies over many years. It treats specimens and metadata as governed assets rather than consumables, with traceability from consent through final disposition. Programs […]

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What is the Principle of Biobanking?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways Biobanking operates on a simple principle with demanding execution: preserve biological materials and their context so future research remains reliable. Collections gain value only when samples retain integrity, provenance stays unbroken, and metadata captures preanalytical conditions with discipline. […]

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What Software do Blood Banks Use?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways Blood banks run on specialized platforms that protect patients, preserve traceability, and satisfy demanding regulatory expectations. A blood establishment computer system governs transfusion operations from pretransfusion testing through issuing and post-event documentation with complete audit trails. Donor operations […]

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What is the BECS System for Blood?

April 6, 2024

Key Takeaways A blood establishment computer system coordinates end-to-end controls for donor intake, component production, product testing, inventory, and transfusion. It provides validated workflows, role-based access, audit trails, and decision logic that reduce manual steps and prevent inconsistent workarounds. Core […]

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How Many LIMS Are There?

April 5, 2024

Selecting the right laboratory information management system (LIMS) is a significant decision for any laboratory seeking to enhance its operational efficiency and data management capabilities. With numerous LIMS software options available in the market, understanding the scope and diversity of […]