Arizona Genetics Core

We offer access to state-of-the-art resources and services to help investigators, educators, students and the biotech community conduct and promote research in the field of genomics. AZGC is a GLP compliant facility that provides a wide range of molecular biology services and support ranging from complete solutions to fee-per-use services. In addition, our Clinical Services facility is a CAP-accredited laboratory specializing in clinical molecular genetic testing.

Capacity

Services are available during regular business days, excluding University holidays. Service capabilities are as follows:

• High Throughput DNA Extraction: 400 samples per 8 hour day
• Individual Sample Sequencing: 285 samples per 24 hour day
• High Volume Sequencing: 12 plates per 24 hour day (1152 samples)
• Fragment Analysis: 20 plates per 24 hour day (1920 samples)
• TaqMan Genotyping: 3 384-well plates or 8 96-well plates per 24 hour day (1152/768 samples).

Compliance

The Arizona Genetics Core is certified as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) compliant by the Office For the Responsible Conduct of Research at the University of Arizona. We have the highest standards of sample quality control, data management, protocol maintenance, and reagent tracking.

Clinical Services is a CAP/CLIA certified laboratory that offers Clinical Diagnostic Assays and support for clinical trials.