Biomarker Core Lab

Biobanking

Sample Management

  • Development of standard operating procedures for sample collection, processing, and storage. 
  • Preparation of kits for bio-specimen collection.

Biospecimen Processing

  • Plasma, serum, buffy coat, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, saliva/sputum, dried blood cards, urine, breast milk, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL).
  • We specialize in processing samples for clinical trials. 
  • Sample processing services such as aliquoting, centrifuging, sorting, and transferring, DNA/RNA isolation, and plating.
  • Cell separation and cell isolation from blood
  • Isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)-most specifically lymphocytes and monocytes, or bone marrow is possible using a Ficol or Ficol-plaque layer from anticoagulant blood specimens.

Sample Storage

  • Storage space in ultra-low freezers (-80°C, -140oC), -20°C, and 4°C. Please contact us for availability. 
  • Maintenance of a sample inventory using OpenSpecimen, a Biospecimen Information Management System. 
  • A telephone alarm system monitored 24/7 is used to ensure sample safety.

Bioshipping

Have questions about how to ship your samples? We’re here to help! Our staff can guide you through all the steps needed to get your shipment delivered, safe and sound.