Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
SOPs and Training
As part of the Quality Management System (QMS) governing all research by staff and students, a number of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been developed, detailing polices and instructions on all the processes that affect the quality and safety of human samples used in research.
A requirement for the registration of all staff and students undertaking research involving the use of human samples, each individual involved in working with human samples must:
- read the SOPs relevant to their role;
- understand how to apply the SOPs to their work;
- know where to locate a copy of the current SOPs.
The SOPs provide a uniform approach to the performance of specific functions to ensure continuity and consistency across the University. They have been produced in line with the relevant HTA’s Codes of Practice and Standards and should be read in conjunction with them. They have been approved through the Human Samples Steering Group (HSSG) and will be regularly reviewed and updated as required.
Please ensure that you are working to the latest version of each SOP and that out-of-date versions and copies are destroyed.
| SOP | No. | Version | Approved: |
| HSR SOP 2 |
2.1 |
June 2023 |
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| HSR SOP 3 | 2.1 |
June 2023 | |
| StorageLink opens in a new window | HSR SOP 4 | 2.1 |
June 2023 |
| Adverse Events Link opens in a new window | HSR SOP 5 | 2.1 |
June 2023 |
| HSR SOP 6 | 2.1 |
June 2023 |
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| TrainingLink opens in a new window | HSR SOP 7 | 2.1 |
June 2023 |
| Audit Link opens in a new window | HSR SOP 8 | 2.1 |
June 2023 |
The latest version of the Biological Risk Assessment can be found on the University's Health and Safety Link opens in a new windowwebpages. This should be submitted to the Director of Health and SafetyLink opens in a new window for review by GMBSCLink opens in a new window.