Biobank Services

NorthernBio’s biobank supplies tissue, blood, CSF and ocular fluids from naive NHP, swine, rabbit, canine, sheep and rat, so your research can move forward without long procurement delays.

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Species and Matrices

Nonhuman primate (NHP)

  • Tissue
  • Fixed tissue
  • Blood
  • CSF
  • Aqueous humor
  • Vitreous humor

Swine

  • Tissue
  • Blood
  • CSF
  • Aqueous humor
  • Vitreous humor

Rabbit

  • Tissue
  • CSF
  • Aqueous humor
  • Vitreous humor

Canine

  • Tissue
  • Blood
  • CSF

Sheep

  • Tissue
  • Blood
  • CSF

Rat

  • Tissue
  • Blood
  • CSF

Samples From a Preclinical CRO You Can Trust

Every sample comes from NorthernBio’s AAALAC-accredited, USDA-licensed facilities in West Michigan, where our teams have run preclinical research for more than 30 years. Samples are collected and handled under consistent, quality-controlled procedures, giving you material you can count on from one order to the next.

  • AAALAC-accredited and USDA-licensed facilities
  • Consistent, quality-controlled collection and handling
  • Faster access than sourcing hard-to-find species and matrices on your own
  • Animal history documentation available on request.
scientist in lab

How Researchers Use Our Biobank

Assay development and method validation

Species-matched blank matrix for developing and validating bioanalytical methods.

Non-animal and in vitro models

Consistent biological material for building models that reduce the need for new animal studies.

Pilot and exploratory work

Tissue and fluid samples for early feasibility testing before committing to a full study.

Supporting the 3Rs

Our biobank puts samples from naive animals in our colonies to further scientific use. Researchers can develop non-animal models, reduce the total number of animals used, and work with consistent, quality-controlled samples. It’s one more way NorthernBio acts on its commitment to replacement, reduction, and refinement.

Animal welfare

How It Works

Step 1: Tell us what you need
Share the species, matrix, tissue types, and amounts in the quote form below.

Step 2: We confirm availability
Our biobank team follows up within 2 business days with availability, pricing, and timing.

Step 3: Samples ship to your lab
Samples in our current inventory ship within 2 weeks, packed to suit each sample type (ambient, ice packs, or dry ice). We ship internationally; where CITES permits are required, they can affect timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Biobank Services

Our largest inventory is nonhuman primate samples: tissue, fixed tissue, blood, CSF, aqueous humor, and vitreous humor. We also stock samples from swine, rabbit, canine, sheep, and rat. See the full list in the Species and Matrices section above.

All biobank samples are collected from naive animals.

There is no minimum order. Request the amount your study needs and we will confirm what is available.

Samples already in our biobank inventory ship within 2 weeks. If a new collection is required, timing depends on operational and animal resource availability, and we will give you an estimate when we confirm your request.

Animal history documentation is available on request for any order.

Yes. International shipments that require CITES permits may take longer, and we will flag that during the quoting process.

Often, yes, depending on operational and animal resource availability. Custom collections depend on operational and animal resource availability, so tell us what you need in the quote form and our team will let you know what is possible.

Request a Biobank Quote

Tell us about the samples you need and our biobank team will follow up.