Researchers reach biobanks when they need biospecimens with similar traits for their studies. For example, user require blood samples extracted from 'Caucasian' males 50–60 years old who have smoked for ten years or more.

The ability to seek a specific collection of biospecimens is critical for any biobanking database. Using Specimen Catalog, the researchers can request specimens. Based on the availability and screening of specimens, request managers can approve and distribute the requested specimens.

Request Specimens in a Specimen-Based Catalog

Requesting Specimens in a Count-Based Catalog

View Requests As Logged-in User

This feature is available only if the researcher is granted user accounts in OpenSpecimen.