Institute of Genetics

Sample submission

Biobank

Blood samples for future genetic research projects can be archived free of charge at the University of Bern. If you would like to contribute a sample of your animal for our archive, please follow the information on shipping and declaration as well as the instructions in the forms below.

Address

Institute of Genetics
University of Bern
Bremgartenstrasse 109a
CH-3001 Bern

Shipment (3-fold packaging)

  1. EDTA sample tube (plastic)
  2. secondary container (liquid-tight protective container with absorbent material)
  3. outer packaging, jiffy bag or package

Declaration for international shipments

  1. content: HS-Code 0511.99.85
  2. exempt animal specimen for research, non-infectious
  3. UID/EORI DE4444 0643 7447 453
  4. VAT-No. University of Bern CHE-115.250.351
  5. value 1 €, 1 £ or 1 $