{"id":434,"date":"2025-08-21T10:33:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/?page_id=434"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:09:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:09:28","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/?page_id=434","title":{"rendered":"Access &amp; FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Access Biospecimens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step1.png 484w, https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step1-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Submit a Request<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/?page_id=32\">request form<\/a>, specifying your research needs and project details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step2.png 484w, https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step2-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Review &amp; Matchmaking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our coordination team reviews your request and matches it with member biobanks that meet your criteria, and facilitates the application process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step3.png 484w, https:\/\/ontariobiobanks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/step3-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Agreement &amp; Access<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the agreement is executed, biospecimens and data are shipped to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"devider flex flex-row items-center justify-center h-4 relative mb-10\">\r\n    <div class=\"divider-colored h-2 w-12 absolute top-0 right-1\/2\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-1\/2 bg-black h-2 w-12\"><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\u27a4<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Who can request biospecimens, data, and services from Ontario Biobanks?<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><em>Researchers affiliated with not-for-profit academic research institutions and for-profit industry clients can access the resources from Ontario Biobanks.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\u27a4<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>How long does the request process take?<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><em>The timeline can vary depending on the complexity of the request but typically ranges from 4 to 12 weeks from submission to biospecimen dispatch.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\u27a4<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Are there fees?<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><em>Yes, cost recovery fees are applied. A detailed fee schedule will be provided during the application process. We offer a discount to academic researchers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\u27a4<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What ethics approvals do I need?<\/strong><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><em>You must have current Research Ethics Board (REB) or Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval or exemption for your specific research project, or equivalent. If you don&#8217;t have research ethics approval yet, feel free to submit a request anyways and we can help facilitate.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>Have any unanswered questions? 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