Request Samples via DataShare

How to request nPOD samples via DataShare

Order nPOD samples through DataShare. Please reference the nPOD DataShare User Guide for instructions on how to order samples and view donor data. If you are not familiar with the DataShare sample ordering system, please view the following webinar videos:

The below guidelines and tips have been prepared to maximize the use of the nPOD Biobank for all current and future studies:

1. Requests exceeding 300 slides per request will require OPPC approval. The maximum number of sections per block per request is 10. For certain cases in high demand, this number may need to be reduced. Please be conservative and order the minimum number of slides anticipated to complete your assay(s). Co-labeling of slides are encouraged.
2. Although you will be able to view the contents of the entire specimen inventory, requests will not be honored for donor types, sample types, and aliquot types not previously approved for use in your nPOD project.
3. Do not use T1D slides as assay positive or negative controls; instead, use blocks from available disease free cases as assay controls.
4. All requests for specimens from cases with the “Limited” status will require further justification and nPOD Tissue Prioritization Committee approval prior to distribution.