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Use of Non-Identifiable Biological Specimens/Data Review Determination
Purpose
The purpose of this form is to determine whether human subjects are involved in research that consists of obtaining private information (data) and/or biological specimens, according to federal, state, and University of Washington definitions. If not, the project requires neither determination of exempt status nor IRB review.
Use this form only if your research does not involve direct contact with human subjects for research purposes.
Updated directional in section A to clarify when to complete the questions regarding coded data. Okay to use previous version.
- sherrye
Related to Ver. 5.20, noted 01/27/2012 @ 08:56am
Updated signature policy, okay to use previous version.
- sherrye
Related to Ver. 5.10, noted 08/29/2011 @ 10:17am
Minor edits.
- sherrye
Related to Ver. 4.30, noted 05/27/2011 @ 09:07am
Addition of double-sided copies instruction.
- sherrye
Related to Ver. 4.20, noted 04/07/2011 @ 04:59pm
Updated \"Certificate of Exemption\" to \"determination of exempt status\" where appropriate.
- sherrye
Related to Ver. 4.10, noted 03/10/2011 @ 09:21am
Added text to instructions regarding signature submission.
- sherrye
Related to Ver. 4.00, noted 09/03/2010 @ 12:06pm
The revisions to this form represent a revised understanding of relevant federal and state regulations and clarifies when the use of human specimens and/or data does, or does not, need IRB review.
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Purpose
The purpose of this form is to determine whether human subjects are involved in research that consists of obtaining private information (data) and/or biological specimens, according to federal, state, and University of Washington definitions. If not, the project requires neither determination of exempt status nor IRB review.
Use this form only if your research does not involve direct contact with human subjects for research purposes.