CellCheck
Sample Collection and Shipping
To submit cells:
- The Client should send one cryovial (or other screw-top tube) of each sample with a minimum of 1x106 cells/vial.
- Cells may be in the form of a pellet or in growth media, freeze media or phosphate-buffered saline.
- NOTE: cells are preferred, but if DNA is high quality, it may be submitted.
To submit tissue/solid tumor samples:
- The Client should send a 1.5 mL snap top or screw top tube of each sample with a minimum of 30 mg of tissue (2-3mm size fragment or larger).
To submit DNA:
- DNA must be submitted as high quality extracted DNA (crude lysate extractions are not suitable for STR analysis)
- DNA needs to be submitted with a minimum of 150ng of DNA in a minimum volume of 15 μl.
- Optimal concentrations submitted are preferred at >20 ng/μl. DNA concentration must be at least 10 ng/μl.
- NOTE: Frozen cell cultures or tissue are preferred. Submission of cells allows extraction of the DNA in our facility for optimal DNA quality and test results.
- Send DNA in a tube with screw top cap if available. If a snap top tube is used, secure the top with Parafilm™ before shipping. DNA samples can be shipped at room temperature by regular ground shipment. During hot weather, ship samples overnight with an ice pack to prevent exposure to excessive heat.
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