About
Underpinning outstanding and reproducible science are consistent, high-quality samples. The quality of these samples largely depends on pre-analytical conditions, including the timing, collection, storage, and sample preparation techniques. The consistency of producing these samples is paramount in generating reliable and meaningful data.
Our NATA-accredited Sample Processing Facility provides service and expertise in pre-analytical sample handling, preparation and storage of biological samples, as well as post-processing analyses such as qPCR. Our processes are designed to efficiently and economically meet rigorous quality requirements.
We work alongside researchers and clients to design pre-analytical sample handling solutions for the collection, transportation, storage, aliquoting, blood fractionation, and cell isolation (including PBMC preparation and storage), nucleic acid extraction (DNA and RNA), nucleic sample QC, and PCR.
Our service accommodates both high-throughput and single sample processing. It integrates seamlessly with other Scientific Services - particularly the Genetic Analysis and Sequencing Facility - to deliver a streamlined workflow from sample collection to data generation.
Partner with a NATA-accredited facility for confidence, compliance, and quality in every sample.
Services
Advice for pre-analytical sample handling, design, and project logistics.
Sample accession and storage in LIMS system.
Pre-analytical processing and handling of biologicals.
Blood fractioning and storage, including cell isolation using density gradient centrifugation (e.g. PBMC isolation).
Nucleic extraction (high-throughput and individualised) from a variety of sources including:
- blood and blood products – whole blood, buffy coat, circulating cell-free fluids
- saliva – collection kit, fresh
- tissue – fresh, frozen, and formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE)
- urine
- faeces.
Post-extraction processing:
- dilution and normalisation
- plating – 48, 96, 384 well formats
- DNA fragmentation
- PCR and qPCR.
Sample QC:
- Spectrophotomic (Nanodrop)
- Fluorescence (Qubit, Picogreen)
- Tapestation
- Agarose Gel.
Our Team
Susan List-Armitage
Nadine Fitzpatrick
Jenny Quiatchon
Tabatha Goncalves
Equipment
Revvity/Chemagic 360 : nucleic extraction automation (Volumes 200µL to 10mL
Biotek Synergy HT/H4: Spectrophotomic and fluorescence reading
Gallery
Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 - Testing
Accreditation number: 20998, Site Number: 25237