Respiratory Tract Biospecimens

A2K Biobank is a leading provider of biospecimens for infectious disease research. We offer a comprehensive collection of well-characterized respiratory nasopharyngeal samples, ideal for developing and validating diagnostic tests for a wide range of respiratory tract illnesses. (All samples have been characterized utilizing molecular diagnostic methods).

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  • Virus

    Adenovirus
    Coronavirus 229E
    Coronavirus HKU1
    Coronavirus NL63
    Coronavirus OC43
    COVID-19
    Enterovirus
    Human Bocavirus
    Human metapneumovirus
    Human Parainfluenza 1
    Human Parainfluenza 2
    Human Parainfluenza 4
    Human Parainlfuenza 3
    Human rhinovirus
    Influenza A
    Influenza B
    RSV AB

  • Bacteria

    Bordetella parapertussis
    Bordetella pertussis
    Chlamydia pneumoniae
    Haemophilus influenzae
    Klebsiella pneumoniae
    Legionella pneumophila
    Moraxella catarrhalis
    Mycoplasma pneumonia
    Staphylococcus aureus 
    Streptococcus pneumoniae
    Streptococcus pyogenes

  • Resistance

    Methicillin Resistance: mecA, B, C

Technical Specifications

  • Sample Type

    Nasopharyngeal Swab in transport media.

  • Volume

    • 0.5mL-1.0mL

  • Included Information

    • Demographic Information
    • Result
    • Instrument/Methodology
    • CT-Value

  • Storage & Shipping

    • Storage: -80
    • Shipping: Refrigerated or Dry Ice

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More Information

A2K leverages access to partner laboratories and clinical sites to provide low-cost, remnant samples. These specimens are utilized under a waiver of consent provision, with de identified data – and can be used to generate preliminary data for IVD Development submissions and more. All biospecimens have been tested in CLIA/CAP or CLIA/COLA accredited laboratories utilizing molecular diagnostics.