Core Lab Services
The ATRU Core Lab offers basic and complex processing of research biospecimens utilizing dedicated lab staff and specialized laboratory equipment. Monitored and secure storage cold storage and coordination with both on and off campus labs allows for streamlined and quality handling of your study specimens from pre-analytical to post analytical phase.
ATRU Core Lab also provides full-service options for biospecimen processing, coordination of lab determinations with external labs, short and long-term sample storage, specimen transport, and IATA certified shipping. ATRU Core Lab sample processing areas offer bench space and access to multiple precision instruments including a biosafety cabinet, swing bucket centrifuges, mobile fixed angle centrifuges, scales, and pipettes for use in sample preparatory procedures. Experience based training and lab consultation are also offered as a resource to investigators and study teams.
Laboratory & Diagnostic Services
- Aliquot Creation/Pipetting
- Automated Immunoassay Analyzer (HD-X)
- Batch Shipping Preparation
- Biomarkers/Pharmacokinetic (PKs)
- Blood Smear Preparations
- Buffy Coat Isolation
- Centrifugation
- Chemical Additions
- Cryo-safe Label /Barcode Creation
- Coordination of 100 + Specialized Tests
- Data Entry & Resulting (LDMS, Red Cap, eCRFs)
- Dry Ice (Low/High Usage)
- External Lab Coordination (Pass Through)
- IATA Compliant Sample Labeling & Shipping Preparation (Ambient/Refrigerated/Frozen)
- Increased Safety Precautions
- Lab Access Privileges - Upon Consultation (24 Hour)
- Laboratory Preparation/Requisition
- PBMC Extractions
- Plasma/Serum/Buffy Coat Separation
- Quality Assurance
- Sample De-identification
- Sample Incubation
- Sample Processing - Low/Medium/High Intensity
- Sample Transfers & Courier Services
- Sample Storage/Inventory/Retrieval (Long/Short Term)
- Specialized Lab Equipment
- Supplies/Kit Creation
- Supply/Reagent/Equipment Storage
Point of Care Testing
- Urine Pregnancy
- Urinalysis/Urine Glucose/Urine Protein
- Urine Cotinine
- Urine Drug screen
- Glucose (Fingerstick)
- HgA1C
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