"Proof of concept" pilot study: bioprocess chain of custody and bioresource sample management temperature observations. Sample level temperature trends and stability data obtained via utilization of bluechiip(®) temperature tracking technology.

Background: Preservation and optimization of biosample integrity to foster relevant research results and outcomes is a guiding principle of sample management. Tracking pre-analytical biospecimen lifecycle variables and bioprocessing chain of custody data enables documentation of adherence to best, regulatory and quality biobanking practices. Knowledge of individual sample and sample set temperature variability is believed to enhance delineation of artifacts during downstream analysis.