Bio Screening Facility

Sample Handling

Our set-up allows for the processing of large numbers of samples on a regular basis. This is particularly useful for clinical research projects with a constant recruitment of participants and collection of samples.

We can help with a number of different processes, including:

Blood processing and blood cell separation

  • PBMC isolation, buffy coats, PAXgene tubes, Cell Preparation Tubes (CPT)
  • Plasma and Serum
  • Pretreatment and conditioning
  • (Vitamins: anti-oxidants, red cell preparation)
  • Aliquoting 

Sampling logistics

  • Optimal and maximal usage of blood samples
  • Suitability of anticoagulant (or not!)
  • Phlebotomy requirements: blood volumes
  • Timings

Coordination with Clinical Teams 

  • RVI/Freeman Labs, CARU, Nationwide

Sample tracking

  • Labelling
  • Barcoding