sample (study) sample (study)
Body fluids or tissues collected from a participant during a research study.
Example of sample (study) in a sentence
A sample is sometimes collected at the start of a study to get baseline data about the participant.
More Info
In clinical research, a sample is something that is collected from participant’s body. A sample is sometimes also called a “biospecimen,”biosample,” or a “research biosample.”
A skin biopsy or a piece of tumor can be collected as samples. Blood, urine, saliva, and other fluids can also be collected as samples.
Samples are used to learn more about a disease or condition. Samples can also help in diagnosis and treatment.
Other info to think about when joining a study
You might see or hear the term “sample” to describe what could be collected during a research study, such as blood, urine, tissue, or other kinds of biological specimens.
Some things you can ask the study team include:
– if samples will be collected during the study and, if so, what will be collected and how,
– what the samples will be used for and by whom,
– whether the samples will be stored and for how long, and
– what will happen to any test results.
Sometimes samples collected can also be for optional parts of the research study. If you do not want your samples to be used for any optional parts, you can ask the study team how you can opt out.
