Biobank
BioBank AS is a national biobank established in 2005, specializing in storing biological material such as blood, serum, semen, DNA, and tissue samples from humans, animals, and plants. The company is owned by major Norwegian breeding companies and leverages over 40 years of genetic and kinship data for research and routine investigations. It offers secure storage, high-quality DNA extraction, parentage control, and various testing services. BioBank collaborates with VHLGenetics to operate ScandiGen Lab, a regional genotyping laboratory in Scandinavia, aiming to improve animal health, welfare, and performance through DNA testing.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Biobank
Hamarvik, Sor-Trondelag, Norway, Europe
Products
Urine sample collection kit
Complete urine kit including sealing bags, protocol, and return materials intended for urine sample submission.
Blood sample collection kit
Complete blood kit including sealing bag, protocol, and return materials intended for blood sample submission.
Sample collection consumables
Individual consumables for sample collection such as gloves (multiple sizes), small and large sealing bags, sample containers, and return labels/boxes.
Urine sample collection kit
Complete urine kit including sealing bags, protocol, and return materials intended for urine sample submission.
Blood sample collection kit
Complete blood kit including sealing bag, protocol, and return materials intended for blood sample submission.
Sample collection consumables
Individual consumables for sample collection such as gloves (multiple sizes), small and large sealing bags, sample containers, and return labels/boxes.
Services
Secure, freezer-based storage of biological samples for research and routine testing from animals and plants.
Extraction of high-quality DNA from submitted biological samples and distribution of extracts to partner laboratories or customers.
Provision of genotyping and DNA-testing services for animals via an established regional genotyping laboratory.
Routine parentage testing to verify pedigrees and genetic relationships for production animals and pets.
Guidance and execution of routine and advanced sampling protocols for a range of sample types; includes provision of sampling protocols.
Design and coordination of sample-based projects including customer communication and project planning.
Secure, freezer-based storage of biological samples for research and routine testing from animals and plants.
Extraction of high-quality DNA from submitted biological samples and distribution of extracts to partner laboratories or customers.
Provision of genotyping and DNA-testing services for animals via an established regional genotyping laboratory.
Routine parentage testing to verify pedigrees and genetic relationships for production animals and pets.
Guidance and execution of routine and advanced sampling protocols for a range of sample types; includes provision of sampling protocols.
Design and coordination of sample-based projects including customer communication and project planning.
Expertise Areas
- Biobanking and long-term sample storage
- Genotyping and DNA testing for animals and plants
- DNA extraction and sample processing
- Sample collection protocol design
Key Technologies
- DNA extraction
- Genotyping / DNA-based testing
- Cryogenic / freezer-based sample storage
- Sample tracking database platforms
News & Updates
BioBank AS and VHLGenetics BV established a new genotyping laboratory in Hamar, Norway, to serve the Scandinavian market.
BioBank AS has partnered with VHLGenetics to establish ScandiGen Lab, enhancing regional DNA testing capabilities.
A new genotyping laboratory in Hamar, Norway, for regional DNA analysis.
BioBank AS and VHLGenetics BV established a new genotyping laboratory in Hamar, Norway, to serve the Scandinavian market.
BioBank AS has partnered with VHLGenetics to establish ScandiGen Lab, enhancing regional DNA testing capabilities.
A new genotyping laboratory in Hamar, Norway, for regional DNA analysis.