Glossary Term
Biorepository
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A storage facility of biospecimens that includes tissue samples, fluids, and molecular derivatives such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. The biorepository has stringent guidelines regarding the standardized collection, handling, storage, and documentation of biological specimens.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C48800. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
BiobankBiorepository