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Processing Lab

A specimen processing laboratory is adjacent to the GCRC In-Patient and Out-patient facilities in rooms M912/M914. The lab is normally staffed Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Limited staffing is available on weekends with advance notice.

This lab is available for GCRC SAC approved protocols for routine specimen processing for research use only. Processing activities can include:

  • Specimen centrifugation
  • Preparation of specimen aliquots (including specimen handling in a laminar flow hood)
  • Short term storage of research specimens
    • 4oC refrigeration
    • -20oC freezer space
    • -80oC ultra-low freezer space
  • Preparation of aliquot tubes with labels
  • Labeling of blood collection tubes

There are no charges for these services.

For more information contact:

Gloria Richardson
205-934-7967
grichar@uab.edu