Expedited Category 2

Minimal-risk research may qualify for Expedited IRB Review under Category 2, collection of blood samples by finger stick, heel stick, ear stick, or venipuncture, when applicable volume, frequency, and population limitations are met. Collection may be finger, heel or ear stick and venipuncture. The federal Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) provides institutions discretion in interpretating the scope of venipuncture. At UK, institutional policy now includes collections from an indwelling short peripheral venous IV catheter already placed for clinical purposes. Using central venous access devices, arterial lines, or lines placed solely for research are not permitted under this review category.