Storage & Management

Storage & Management

Human biospecimens at the Seoul National University Hospital Human Biobank are collected in accordance with standardized procedures (SOPs). They are stored under stable conditions in ultra-low-temperature freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks for long-term preservation.

All biospecimens are stored in systems designed to provide optimal preservation conditions. Their statue is monitored in real time through a temperature-monitoring system, and systematic quality control (QC) is performed to ensure their quality and reliability for research use.

Resource storage facility 1
Resource storage facility 2
Resource storage facility 3

Quality Control (QC)

Real-time temperature monitoring

Real-time Temperature Monitoring

24/7 automatic mornitoring and alert system 
Prompt response to deviations in storage conditions

Regular quality control

Routine Quality Control

Regular assessment of biospecimens
Integrity, purity, and concentration

Standard SOP application

Standardized SOPs

Compliance with national biobank SOPs and international standards

ISO 9001 certification

ISO 9001 Certification

ISO 9001 certification for Human Biobank operations

External quality control

External Quality Assessment

Participation in proficiency testing programs organized by the Korea Disease Control(KDCA) and Prevention Agency
and ISBER