hPSCs power today's research - we are your one-stop testing source
IDEXX BioAnalytics is proud to offer the fastest copy number variant genomic testing assay available. Detect over 90% of recurrent abnormalities in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (hPSCs). hPSCs are quite susceptible to acquiring abnormalities in culture, jeopardizing the integrity of your research. Our partners, Stem Genomics, have developed a fast and sensitive, ddPCR-based assay that we are pleased to perform in our North American lab.
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Our holistic approach to hPSC health
In their most recent guidance (June 2023), the ISSCR recommends characterizing hPSCs by testing them at regular intervals. This includes STR profiling to confirm cell line identity at the initial characterization of the master cell bank, as well as STR and iPSC-digital PSC testing at any significant stress or bottleneck (i.e., reprogramming, gene editing), and at the end of the study.
Protect your research: As a partner in your holistic approach to cell health, IDEXX BioAnalytics recommends careful testing of hPSC populations using iCS-digital™ PSC, CellCheck (STR Testing), h-IMPACT (human virus screening), STAT-Myco (Mycoplasma spp. screen), and sterility testing (microbial contaminants).
Original Source: STEM GENOMICS
iCS-digital™ iPSC Testing sample collection & shipping
Sample Requirements
Cell pellet
Cells in culture media
Frozen cells
Genomic DNA (gDNA)
Collection Instructions
Submit one cryovial containing approximately 1x106 cells/vial of each biological or cultured cell sample.
If limited amounts of samples are available or require evaluation, call for more information.
Cells may be in the form of a pellet or in growth media, freeze media or phosphate buffered saline (PBS).
For liquid samples, submit one cryovial of each sample with 0.5 mL of sample/vial.
Shipping
Wet ice or dry ice, frozen samples preferred.
Turnaround Time
3-5 business days
Additional Information
The following tests can be performed on a single vial of cells: CellCheck, STAT-Myco, h-IMPACT, IMPACT, iCS-Digital, STAT-Endo and ConfirmPDX.
A separate vial of cells is required for sterility testing
Please consult with your account manager if you have any questions