Overview
Human Skin Punch Biopsy for Research
Human skin punch biopsy samples are collected from clinically confirmed donors and support a wide range of dermatological, immunological, and translational research applications. Sanguine provides research-use-only skin punch biopsy specimens with flexible sourcing options for both healthy and disease-state donors.
These high-quality skin punch biopsy samples can support studies focused on tissue morphology, inflammatory signaling, immune cell infiltration, biomarker development, and therapeutic response. Whether your team needs retrospective inventory or a custom collection strategy, we work with you to align specimen sourcing to your research objectives.
Product Features
- Research use only skin punch biopsy samples in fresh or frozen formats
- Available in multiple biopsy sizes based on study requirements
- Collected from clinically characterized donors
- Collected by licensed clinicians under aseptic conditions
- Frozen within 4 hours of collection when requested
- Same-day processing and shipping where applicable
- IRB-approved protocols with electronic informed consent
- Custom sourcing support available for disease-specific research programs
De-identified Donor Data
Available donor-level data helps researchers contextualize each skin punch biopsy specimen for downstream analysis.
- Verified diagnosis where applicable
- Donor demographics including age, sex assigned at birth, and race/ethnicity
- Lesion site and relevant clinical history where available
- Self-reported medication history
- Disease activity information available upon request
- Additional study-specific data may be available depending on program design
Applications
Human skin punch biopsy samples can support a broad range of research workflows and analytical approaches.
- Histology and tissue morphology studies
- Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry
- Transcriptomic and proteomic profiling
- Cellular characterization of epidermal and dermal compartments
- Biomarker discovery and target validation
- Disease mechanism and therapeutic response research
- Oncology and inflammatory skin disease investigations
Quality and Compliance
- IRB-approved collections and SOP-driven processing workflows
- 21 CFR Part 11-compliant electronic informed consent
- HIPAA-compliant donor data management
- Licensed clinical collection procedures
- Quality-focused handling designed to preserve tissue integrity
- Documentation available upon request for qualified research programs
Ordering & Shipping
Human skin punch biopsy samples can be shipped ambient, refrigerated, or on dry ice depending on format and study requirements. If your project involves custom sourcing, special handling, or international documentation needs, our team can help define the best fulfillment approach for your program.
Contact line For international orders or regulatory documentation, please contact learnmore@sanguinebio.com.
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Data and Testing
Data and Testing with Every Sample
- Donor demographics
- Donor-reported allergies
- Donor-reported infectious disease history
Questions & Answers
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YES – All collections are conducted under IRB-approved protocols and electronic informed consent. Sanguine utilizes Advarra and WCG IRB for oversight.
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YES – with the exception of GMP leukopaks, all our products are research use only (RUO).
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Our complete catalog can be found here: https://sanguinebio.com/products/
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Storage depends on sample type but often cryopreserved samples stored in liquid nitrogen can be stored for years.
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Extensive customization is available. To discuss your project request a quote or email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com.
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Sanguine offers flexible prospective colleciton services to tailored to fit your research. For more information and request a quote, please see: https://sanguinebio.com/prospective-biospecimen-collection-services/
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Timelines depend on condition, sample type, and I/E criteria but we often start collection within 2 weeks of signed agreement.
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YES – we have in-stock inventory which can be found here https://sanguinebio.com/products/?pro_inventory=inventory. You can also email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com as we continually get new samples in our inventory.
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Each sample from a different individual – Unique donor means each sample comes from a different person, ensuring biological diversity in your study.
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YES – Unique donors can be specified and guaranteed based on your requirements.
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For information about sample quality, please see: https://sanguinebio.com/quality-and-compliance/
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YES – “IRB-approved collection protocols” and IRB approval documentation available upon request. Sanguine utilizes two internationally-recognized IRBs (Advarra and WCG IRB) for review and approval.
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