• Samples are stored at a range of temperatures from ambient to -180^oC.
• Samples are stored in a secure and monitored environment.
• Alarm system operates and is responded to 24/7.
• To ensure integrity of samples BBL has backup freezers and a generator.
• BBL supports sustainable procurement, purchasing energy efficient freezers for new collections to reduce environmental impact.
• BBL can accurately and promptly retrieve and distribute samples from the biorepository.
• The control of samples under the custodianship of BBL is maintained by the principle investigator and/or their access committee.  Samples are only released under authorised instruction.

 Please refer to BBL's  Conditions of service for processing and/or biobanking of samples (PDF, 192kB) and BBL's ‌ Conditions of Service for Sample Selection (PDF, 146kB) if you are interested in using our service.