Ƶ COVID-19 Tissue Bank Program
Overview
The Ƶ Tissue Bank COVID-19 Program is the newest extension of the Ƶ Tissue Bank and serves to support physicians and medical researchers across campus in the investigation of COVID-19. The novel coronavirus has impacted the globe, and we are committed to expanding our knowledge and doing our part to help end the pandemic. The post-COVID-19 recovery blood sample is an invaluable contribution to scientific research and the potential development of novel treatments.
COVID-19 Tissue Bank Program Consent
Please click on the arrow to watch a seven-minute video to learn more about the COVID-19 Tissue Bank Program. It is a summary of the COVID-19 Tissue Bank Program consent form and participation information. It includes the purpose of the program, risks, benefits, and confidentiality. Your participation is completely voluntary.
Participation Information
Tissue Banking at Ƶ involves storing health information and blood or tissue samples in the Ƶ Tissue Bank for the purpose of medical research. Participants who choose to participate in the Ƶ Tissue Bank COVID-19 Program consent to the following:
- Once fully recovered from COVID-19, agreement to return to our main campus in Milwaukee to provide a one-time research only blood sample during a 15-minute appointment. The amount of blood taken will be less than two tablespoons does not pose any increased risk.
- Permission to bank any remnants of a clinical test you may have had for diagnosis. This most likely refers to your nasal swab if it has not already been disposed of.
- Permission to securely access and use some of your electronic health information to provide research teams linked to your samples.
Eligibility Requirements
- Over 18 years of age
- History of a positive COVID-19 diagnostic test (within the past 8 weeks preferred)
- A patient of Froedtert and the Ƶ
- The ability to speak and read English (consent form is only available in English currently)
Contact Information
- (414) 805-4842
- mcwtissuebank@mcw.edu
Patient Inquiry Form
Please scroll down to submit the Ƶ Tissue Bank Patient Inquiry Form.