Breast cancer specimens for research
Advancing breast cancer research depends on access to biospecimens that are clinically precise, ethically sourced, and deeply annotated. At Reference Medicine, we provide pathologist-verified breast cancer specimens, including FFPE tumor blocks, frozen tissue, and matched plasma and buffy coat collected at surgery.
Our collections include treatment-naïve patients and follow standardized processing protocols to preserve molecular integrity and clinical relevance. Every specimen is fully traceable and linked to curated metadata to support translational, diagnostic, and therapeutic research with confidence.
Explore our breast cancer inventory or request a matched set for your next study.
All the sample types to accelerate your research
We stand by our products and time-tested techniques 100%. If there are any issues with your order, we will make it right - replace it, refund it, whatever it takes to ensure you're positively delighted each time you receive a shipment from Reference Medicine.
FFPE tissue, plasma & buffy coat matched sets
Matched sets of plasma and buffy coat from healthy and oncology donors. Tumor and normal tissue are available as an add-on for most cases.
Tumor and normal FFPE blocks
Tumor tissue blocks and preferred normal tissue blocks, pathologist reviewed and and run through our DNA QC process to ensure downstream compatibility for molecular applications.
Plasma, buffy coat, whole blood, & serum
Collected in EDTA or Streck tubes, double-spun, with a hemolysis score of less than 2. All biofluid alquoits are visually QCed and come in a range of volumes.
We're scientists, too.
Check out our breast cancer research
We are more than just a specimen provider, we are your partner who works side-by-side with you to share knowledge so we can all do better science. From microtomy tips and validation cohort advice, to best practices for tissue grossing and preservation, we are here to support you every step of the way.
