BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Biorepository Unit
Sample Processing and Preparation for Storage
The Biorepository Unit also offer the following Sample Processing & Preparation service which will be performed by a sophisticated Hamilton easyBlood STAR liquid handler:
- Isolation of DNA from whole blood,
- Isolation of RNA from PAXgene tubes
- Aspiration of blood fractions (i.e. plasma, serum, buffy coat and remaining red blood cell component) from centrifuged blood collection tubes into FluidX tubes,
- Reformatting of thawed samples from current BiOS incompatible storage tubes into the compatible FluidX tubes.
These services will be offered as a solution to clients who face BiOS compatibility challenges as a result of sample type and volume, tube type, etc.