What types of tissue specimens are available?
AGR has an inventory of commonly requested specimen types, but can also prepare specimens based on researcher request. Virtually any tissue type can be obtained, including both normal tissues and those with pathology. Can AGR provide specific tissue types? Yes. Given a sufficient lead time, AGR can recover tissue on an individualized request basis. What information will be sent with the specimens? Every specimen is accompanied by a synopsis of the donor’s pertinent medical and social history, including cause of death, medical concerns, height, weight, etc. The donor information document corresponds to the unique identification number of the donor specimen. No information regarding the identity of the donor will be provided. Is AGR tissue tested for contagious diseases? All donors obtained through AGR’s Whole Body Donor Program are serologically tested for the presence of contagious disease (i.e. HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphillis). In addition, additional serology tests can b
