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This section is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the collection, handling, and submission of samples to the NOPHO Leukemia Biobank. Here you will find practical information, guidelines, and resources to support biobank-related procedures and research activities.

The purpose of sending samples to the biobank

Samples are collected to give paediatric oncology researchers easy access to samples for various research projects.

The biobank is also an international meeting place for researchers across Europe who want to advance treatment and knowledge about the causes of childhood cancer.

Valuable research has been carried out using the samples collected via the biobank. This has led to improved treatment and increased survival rates.

Referral form

For healthcare professionals

Once the patient has received a study number, NOPHO/Castor, this should be stated on the referral.
In our future work, the study number will be used for all communication and, for example, when releasing samples.

Referral form (2023-01-18)

Samples taken on a Friday or the day before a public holiday

To ensure that samples are of the best possible quality, it is important that they are sent to Uppsala BioLab immediately. Samples taken on Fridays or the day before a public holiday should be sent as soon as possible so that they arrive at Uppsala BioLab on the next working day. Samples can be sent on any day of the week.

Contacting the laboratory
Uppsala BioLab is open on weekdays from 08:00 until 16:30.If you have any questions, please call Uppsala BioLab on 018-617 23 88 or email info@uppsalabiolab.se.