Table 3 IRB requirements when the original researcher will or will NOT be involved in proposed study using previously collected biospecimens
From: IRB practices and policies regarding the secondary research use of biospecimens
| Â | Â | Original researcher NOT involved | Original researcher involved |
|---|---|---|---|
Level of Identifiability | Â | Yes/Usually n (%) | Yes/Usually n (%) |
Anonymized | Require submission of information about the new study | 15 (29) | 40 (78) |
|  | Require submission of documentation of review from external researcher’s IRB | 12 (24) | 28 (55) |
Coded | Require submission of information about the new study | 22 (43) | 48 (94) |
|  | Require submission of documentation of review from external researcher’s IRB | 18 (35) | 36 (71) |
Identified* | Require submission of information about the new study | 30 (59) | 51 (100) |
|  | Require submission of documentation of review from external researcher’s IRB | 30 (59) | 40 (75) |