GB/T 40364-2021Fundamental terminology for human biobank (English PDF)

3.1 Quantitation

A description of the physical characteristics of a human biological sample.

3.2 Sample type

Classify biological samples based on their biological characteristics.

Note 1. Named after information with scientific meaning, does not contain the names of specific human organs and organ parts. Types of biological samples can include collected The original material form, including but not limited to whole blood, urine, serum, plasma, semen, cells, etc.; or the material form processed by technical methods, including but not limited to Not limited to DNA, RNA, protein, etc.

Note 2. Human biological samples can be divided into tissues, blood, body fluids, semen, secretions, cell suspensions, excreta, cells or processed biological samples according to their nature. Material samples (DNA, RNA, protein, etc.), and others.

3.3 Biobank manager

One or more persons who have the ability to be responsible for the biological sample bank and have the authority to manage.

3.4 Infectious biological material

Biological samples containing or suspected of containing pathogens.

3.5 Preanalytical phase

The process that the sample goes through before analysis.

Note: According to the chronological order, including collecting samples, transporting to the laboratory and transporting in the laboratory, separating the analyte, and ending when the analytical inspection begins.

3.6 Donor

A person or organization that provides biological samples and/or related data to the biological sample bank.

Note: Does not include proficiency testing providers and external suppliers. [Source: GB/T 37864-2019, 3.41, with modification]

3.7 Voluntary

After the donor or his legal guardian fully understands the information related to the research, it is not affected by any external factors or external pressure.