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Biological Samples

As part of our health research initiative in Nepal, we collect biological samples to understand local health patterns, identify risk factors, and support data-driven public health decisions.

Types of Samples Collected

As part of our health research initiative in Nepal, we collect biological samples to understand local health patterns, identify risk factors, and support data-driven public health decisions.

Urine Samples

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COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

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LIVER FUNCTION TEST

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LIPID PROFILE

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RENAL FUNCTION TEST

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DIABETIC TEST

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THYROID FUNCTION TEST

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Purpose of Collection

  • Analyze biomarkers for common as well as emerging health conditions
  • Monitoring nutritional and environmental exposure
  • Studying infections and chronic diseases
  • Establishing baseline health data for long-term follow-up

Ethical Considerations

  • Informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to sample collection
  • The research protocol was reviewed and approved by Nepal Health Research Council
  • Participant privacy and sample confidentiality is strictly maintained, and samples are used specifically for research purposes only.

Current Status

The Nepal Family Cohort Study (NeFCoS) has successfully completed its baseline phase, with over 15,000 urine samples collected from participants across our study sites—an important achievement in our effort to advance health research in Nepal.

As we move into the follow-up phase, we are pleased to share that blood and DNA sample collection is now actively underway. To date, we have already collected over 1,000 blood samples, marking a significant step toward our long-term goal of building a robust biorepository to support future epidemiological and genetic research.