PGx testing (pharmacogenetic analysis) is performed to provide information for clinicians prescribing medication for patients. The University of Arizona Molecular Clinical Core (AZClinCore) pharmacogenetics panel targets 61 variable sites within 18 different genes involved with drug metabolism and transport pathways. DNA is isolated from a patient cheek swab and genomic regions containing the various polymorphic sites are amplified and subsequently tested using the Agena MassArray™ platform. The allelic status of each site is then recorded and results are converted into a patient haplotype profile. These haplotype profiles can be used to assess the metabolic status of known drug classes and specific medications for each individual patient

See details on the Arizona Molecular Clinical Core website: https://azclincore.arizona.edu/clinical-testing/pharmacogenetics

Chimerism testing (engraftment analysis) is performed for patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The test involves identifying the genetic profiles of the recipient and the donor and then evaluating the extent of mixture in the recipient’s blood or bone marrow. First, DNA is isolated from the recipient and potential donor before the transplant and analysis is performed to determine whether the genetic markers unique to the donor and the recipient have sufficient power to distinguish the donor from the recipient. Next, after the transplant takes place, the performance of the transplant engraftment is assessed by evaluating the donor versus recipient contribution of white blood cells in post-transplant blood or bone marrow specimens obtained from the recipient.

See testing details on the AZClinCore Website: https://azclincore.arizona.edu/clinical-testing/chimerism

AZCG offers gene expression services using the NanoString nCounter® Analysis System. This system uses molecular "barcodes" and single-molecule imaging to profile up to 800 mRNAs, microRNAs targets simultaneously with high sensitivity and precision, without any reverse transcription or amplification.

General Information

Sample Input

Gene Expression, miRNA and miRGE Assasys:
        •  100ng purified total RNA or 300ng degraded

 AZGC offers a variety of extraction services for most sample types, please inquire for details and pricing.

Expected Results

Gene Expression
Limit of Detection:
        •  0.5fM spike-in control (~1 copy per cell); 90% of the time
Fold-change Sensitivity:
        •  >1.5 fold (>5 copies per cell)
        •  >2 fold change (>1 copy per cell)
miRNA Assay
Limit of Detection:
        •  ≤ 0.5fM (~10 copies per cell)
Fold-change Sensitivity:
        • > 2 fold change
 

Details

Sample Preparation Details

Varies, please inquire.

Workflow

A variety of pre-designed panels are available for off-the-shelf use. Each cartridge can run up to 12 samples, and most panel kits are sold with chemistry for 12, 24, 48 or 96 samples (Custom Panels start at 48 samples). For a complete list of the number of samples and specific genes covered by each panel, please visit the following links: Nanostring website. 
 
Custom CodeSets
For ultimate flexibility, you can work with NanoString directly (consultation is free of charge) to design a custom Gene Expression or Copy Number Variation code set tailored exactly to your research needs. This is especially useful for organisms that don't already have pre-built panels, hard-to-target sequences, and splice variation and fusion transcript detection. The custom CodeSet design process begins by selecting a list of targets and submitting them to NanoString. Once the design is approved by you, their Manufacturing Group will assemble your CodeSet, perform extensive quality control testing, and ship all components directly to AZGC for processing. Custom CodeSet pricing is matrix based, with the price per data point declining with increasing numbers of genes and numbers of samples assayed.
 

Price

Academic (UA): $575.00 | Academic(non-UA): $690.00 | Industry: $862.50 | Unit: Cartridge

Note- Cost per Cartridge does not include QC, additional labor or NanoString Code Sets. Reagents must be purchased separately. Please inquire for more details.

Turnaround Time

Depends on assay type and sample quantity, please inquire.

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