Data & Specimens

updated 5/16/25

See the revised policy for ancillary study data and/or specimen requests on the Ancillary Study home page.

How to Access Data & Specimens

• CHS Data & Specimen Distribution Policy
• NHLBI Data Repository (BioLINCC)

• Data Protection Documentation:
  • CHS De-Identification & Protection of Data (version 8-2-2018)- file download
  • CHSCC Confidentiality Memo (version June 2003)- file download
  • Revised Policy for Conducting and Reporting Genetic Research(version 3-21-2001)- file download

Specimens

• Overview of CHS Specimen Collection
• Biospecimen Policy

Questions?  Contact Us

Related Links:

• Data Documentation Homepage
• Working Groups
• Ancillary Studies
• Publications Policy
• Presentations Policy
• Funding CHS
• Forms & Agreements page
• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)