Biobank and Histopathology Services (BHS)
Page Last Updated: 2026/09/01
The HKSTP Biobank and Histopathology Services (previously named as Biobank and as referred below) is established to enable biomedical research through access to high quality samples in academic and commercial institutions, fostering innovative discoveries and improve treatment options.
Our Vision
To serve the research community of Hong Kong as a centralized resource in accordance with international quality standards to accelerate biomedical research — benefiting the public with common good.
The Mission
The HKSTP Biobank shall process, store and distribute biospecimen to facilitate biomedical research activities, foster innovative discoveries and improve treatment options.
Support
Serving Your Research Purpose (New Services Launched!)
Cell Bank Services, Biological Resource Program (BRP) and Histopathology Services for research purposes — to facilitate R&D of companies as well as academic groups.
BRP is a platform to facilitate the sharing of biosamples and/or associated data among HKSTP companies, enabling faster and more collaborative research.
› To request biosamples and/or associated data, please submit through this online form, and our team will follow up accordingly. (for HKSTP companies only)
Highly secure and quality controlled repository
Our setup and operation follow the international biobanking standards to ensure high quality services, with access control and equipment monitoring and emergency response procedures implemented.
High standard and professional service
With a Quality Management System implemented, our experienced staff (include registered MLT I) ensure accurate and efficient processing of biospecimen sent to the lab.
Facility
- Biosample transportation - Cryogenic carrier
- Blood Fractionation
- Cell and Tissue Culture
- Cell Line Production and Authentication
- DNA & RNA Extraction
- Storage
- Cryotanks
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Room Temperature (Blocks / Slides)
- Sample Preparation
- Tissue Dissection and Processing
- Paraffin Block Embedding and Sectioning
- Frozen Sectioning
- Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining (H&E) and Special Staining
- Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining
- Immunofluorescence (IF) staining
- Section Slide Mounting
- Whole Slide Scanning