Services in the ACH BioCORE

Biobanking

The BioCORE offers comprehensive biobanking support. 

Capabilities 

  • Basic sample handling, including centrifugation, incubation, and aliquoting 
  • Advanced sample processing, such as PBMC isolation and RNA/DNA extraction 
  • Sample barcoding and storage, including:  
    • -80 °C freezers 
    • Limited liquid nitrogen storage 
    • Secure, robust cataloguing using Freezerworks software 
  • Sample shipment, with a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) in place 

 *Our standard protocols can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of your study, ensuring flexibility while maintaining high-quality standards. 

The BioCORE provides advanced multiplex immunoassay capabilities, enabling the simultaneous measurement of multiple analytes from a single sample. 

Capabilities 

  • Runs a broad range of validated assay panels based on Luminex xMAP® technology using the Bio-Plex 200 system instrument. 

  • Provides support with kit selection and vendor customization 

Data Delivery 

All results are returned to researchers for downstream analysis. 

Multiplex Immunoassay
ELISA

The BioCORE provides reliable ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) testing with commercially available kits using the Tecan Infinite® 200 PRO microplate reader. 

Data Delivery 

All results are returned to researchers for downstream analysis.