Sample Requirements
Requirements for submitting samples:
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The laboratory currently accepts saliva, EDTA plasma, serum or isolated lymphocytes for
analysis. The laboratory will also draw and process down whole blood to either EDTA plasma or
serum for a fee. The laboratory is certified as a BSL2.
Please make sure samples are labeled clearly with permanent marker and/or labeling tape in
ONE layer. Multiple layers of tape make spinning down salivettes and vacutainers difficult.
Serum, plasma, lymphocytes and saliva must be submitted on ice and will be stored at -20C
(saliva), -80C (plasma, serum) or in liquid nitrogen (lymphocytes).
You may purchase salivettes and appropriate storage vessels from the laboratory. If you provide
your own, please make sure they are approved for the required temperature.
Please submit the completed Sample Processing Request form with the samples.
Please make sure that you provide enough sample to complete the requested analysis.
Measure
CRP
IL-6
TNF-alpha
IL1-beta
Cortisol
BDNF
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Sample Type
EDTA Plasma
Serum
Saliva
EDTA Plasma (high sensitivity)
Serum (high sensitivity)
Saliva
EDTA Plasma
Serum
Saliva
EDTA Plasma
Serum
Saliva
Salivary
Serum
Minimum Volume Required
40 uL per sample
40 uL per sample
200 uL per sample
400 uL per sample
400 uL per sample
600 uL per sample
800 uL per sample
800 uL per sample
800 uL per sample
800 uL per sample
800 uL per sample
80 uL per sample
100 uL per sample
40 uL per sample
Prices are based on a full plate of 40 samples. The cost to run a plate that is not full will increase.
Please contact Melissa Muenzler at muenzler@uta.edu if you have any questions or need to
arrange for phlebotomy services.