Are there special requirements for human tissue transfers?
First, in order to transfer human tissues, the consent form used to gather those tissues must allow for the transfer of such tissue. Checking with the IRB to be certain of this is absolutely important. In the event the consent form does not provide for the transfer of tissues collected, the IRB can assist in exploring alternatives. Second, the tissues must be transferred with no identifying information, or a Data Use Agreement must be negotiated, in order to allow a limited data set to be transferred. Also, the authorization obtained prior to collection may provide the ability to transfer. The Privacy Office can assist you in this determination.
