Blood Draw for Research
New England Research Subject Advocacy Group
A blood draw is a way to collect blood for lab testing. Sometimes a blood sample is taken by placing a needle into a vein in your arm, usually near your elbow. Other times, a small needle may be used to prick the fingertip and collect a few drops of blood. The amount of blood drawn depends on the types of tests being done.
A blood draw is a way to collect blood for lab testing. Sometimes a blood sample is taken by placing a needle into a vein in your arm, usually near your elbow. Other times, a small needle may be used to prick the fingertip and collect a few drops of blood. The amount of blood drawn depends on the types of tests being done.
Conflicts of Interest (COI) in Research
New England Research Subject Advocacy Group
A conflict of interest, or “COI,” may exist when professional judgment or actions could be influenced by a private or personal interest, resulting in personal, financial, or professional gain. Participant safety may be influenced by a tendency on the part of the investigator to want a favorable outcome.
A conflict of interest, or “COI,” may exist when professional judgment or actions could be influenced by a private or personal interest, resulting in personal, financial, or professional gain. Participant safety may be influenced by a tendency on the part of the investigator to want a favorable outcome.
CT Scans for Research
New England Research Subject Advocacy Group
Computed tomography (CT) is a procedure that uses x-ray equipment to create cross-sectional pictures of what is happening on the inside of your body. A CT scanner creates clear and detailed pictures that show your bones, organs, tissues, and blood vessels.
Computed tomography (CT) is a procedure that uses x-ray equipment to create cross-sectional pictures of what is happening on the inside of your body. A CT scanner creates clear and detailed pictures that show your bones, organs, tissues, and blood vessels.
Genetic Research
New England Research Subject Advocacy Group
Genes are part of every cell; they are made of DNA and come in pairs. Genetic researchers often use blood or saliva samples to look at DNA, and they are interested in how genes affect the way our bodies work.
Genes are part of every cell; they are made of DNA and come in pairs. Genetic researchers often use blood or saliva samples to look at DNA, and they are interested in how genes affect the way our bodies work.
Giving Samples and Information for Research
Researchers often study samples from the human body (such as a small amount of blood, tissue, or urine) to learn more about how the body works. Whether you are healthy or getting medical treatment, researchers might ask you to give a sample or information they can use in future research.