Biological specimen

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In some types of scientific research, it is necessary to use biological specimens from individuals. Such scientific research always requires the permission of the Scientific Ethics Committee.

• If biological specimens are to be collected specifically for scientific research, the principal investigator must seek the informed, uncoerced consent of the person providing the biological specimen.

• The consent shall be given in writing and voluntarily after the prospective biological specimen donor has been informed about the objectives of the sample collection, its usefulness, the risks involved in the collection, and the permanent preservation of the biological specimen in a biobank.

• If biological specimens were already stored in a biobank, the permission of the biobank board must be obtained, in addition to the consent of the Scientific Ethics Committee.