When a research project includes the collection of biological samples, all planned future uses of the samples, identifiers, and the data obtained from the samples must be fully explained to the research subject. This statement is:

When a research project includes the collection of biological samples, all planned future uses of the samples, identifiers, and the data obtained from the samples must be fully explained to the research subject. This statement is:

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C. Only if data will be identifiable
• D. Only for certain types of samples

Answer: (A)

Informed consent for studies involving biological samples requires clear disclosure about how those samples and any information derived from them will be used in the future. Participants must know all planned future uses, whether identifiers will be kept or removed, and what data might be generated from the samples, plus any potential sharing or storage in databases or repositories. This transparency protects autonomy, privacy, and trust by ensuring participants understand the scope of how their samples could be used beyond the current study. Therefore, the statement is true.

Informed consent for studies involving biological samples requires clear disclosure about how those samples and any information derived from them will be used in the future. Participants must know all planned future uses, whether identifiers will be kept or removed, and what data might be generated from the samples, plus any potential sharing or storage in databases or repositories. This transparency protects autonomy, privacy, and trust by ensuring participants understand the scope of how their samples could be used beyond the current study. Therefore, the statement is true.