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Conditions under which IRBs have allowed biospecimen sharing
| Conditions for Sharing | % (n) |
|---|---|
| If the original consent allows for sharing | 50 (57) |
| If a new consent is obtained prior to sharing | 18 (20) |
| If samples are de-identified | 39 (44) |
| If samples were anonymized | 22 (25) |
| IRB does not allow sharing | 4 (5) |
| Has not come up/Don't know | 17 (19) |
