What are the tissue procurement timelines for research purposes?
Anatomical specimens—have an average death to preservation (DTP) time, or post mortem interval (PMI), of 8 hours. They are not flushed and thus possess much lower to negligible viability. They cannot be used for cell culture but are excellent for anatomical research, DNA extraction, tissue slices, surgical techniques and a variety of other research projects. Specialty specimens—have a death to preservation (DTP) time, or post mortem interval (PMI), of less than 8 hours. They can be perfused or rinsed on request and shipped within a reasonable time to ensure good quality organs and tissue. The organs and tissues are not generally recommended for cell culture applications, but can be used for a wide range of processes, from biomechanic research to protein harvesting.
