HUNT Biobank
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HUNT Biobank was established in conjunction with the HUNT 3-study[clarification needed] and is a biorepository of about 21,500 square feet. Blood sampling follows a strict quality protocol, collecting serum, plasma, buffy coat, immortalized cells for cell line production, specialized tubes for trace metal/elements-analysis, RNA-tubes and urine. Comprehensive datasets covering health, disease, lifestyle and environmental factors are gathered using questionnaires and by clinical examination.
| Material | Individuals | No of aliquots | Storage temp. (oC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNA (120 000 as isolated DNA) –also includes a national collection of DNA-samples from other health surveys |
250,000 | 1,500,000 | - 20 |
| Serum (HUNT2 and 3) | 115,000 | 1.200.000 | -80/-196 |
| Plasma (HUNT3) | 50,000 | 300,000 | -80/-196 |
| Buffy Coat (HUNT3) | 50,000 | 100,000 | -80/-196 |
| Immortalized cells for cell line production (HUNT3) | 50,000 | 120,000 | -196 |
| Na-Heparin tubes for trace metalls/ trace elements (HUNT3) | 35,000 | 245,000 | -80/-196 |
| RNA (Tempus tubes) | 15,000 | 15,000 | -80 |
| Buccal cells on FTA-paper (Ung HUNT3) | 10,000 | 10,000 | Ambient |
| Urine samples (fresh frozen) | 15,000 | 15,000 | -80 |