Biologics and Cell Services
Sample Collection & Preparation
Let's ensure your important samples reach our laboratory safely.
Please find information about sample collection, shipping, and details of our products for biological and cell services. Visit our shipping page to know exactly where to send your samples.
- CellCheck™
- STAT-Myco™
- IMPACT™
- h-IMPACT™
- Sterility Testing
- ConfirmPDX™
- iCS-Digital™
- STAT-Endo™
CellCheck™
Get comprehensive and fast results with IDEXX CellCheck™
Cell line authentication can be confusing. We make it simple. Our expert team will take care of everything from start to finish and do it fast. We’ll analyze your specimen, provide data analysis and interpretation, and even provide a contamination recovery plan if desired. CellCheck™ detects not only contamination, but also misidentification, so you can be 100% confident in your results.
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or phosphate buffered saline (PBS)
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
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
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment
Turnaround Time
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
STAT-Myco™ Mycoplasma Testing
Uncommonly fast results to identify an all-too-common contaminant.
Resistant to antibiotics and common among shared cell culture facilities, undetected propagation of Mycoplasma can spread to other cultures and has the potential further disseminated via the interchange of cell lines among laboratories. IDEXX BioAnalytics STAT-Myco™ testing can detect as few as 1-10 organisms of all species of Mycoplasma known to infect cell cultures as well as numerous Acoleplasma spp.
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or PBS
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
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
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment
Turnaround Time
3 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
IMPACT™ Murine Pathogen Screening
Protect your valuable research animals with comprehensive rodent pathogen testing.
IMPACT™ rodent pathogen screening from IDEXX BioAnalytics gives you the right answer fast, while providing you with the same level of security you look for when introducing animals into your vivarium. For a more comprehensive biosecurity program, run an IMPACT™ test when utilizing biological materials.
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or PBS
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
Liquid Sample (i.e., Antibodies)
500 uL recommended volume
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
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment
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
h-IMPACT™ Human Pathogen Screening
Screen against human pathogens to protect your most valuable asset: your people.
Contamination of cell lines and tumors with human pathogens poses significant health risks to personnel and can introduce unwanted variables to your research. Although human viruses have a low incidence rate in laboratory materials, they can be pernicious in their ability to infect and destroy the growth and performance of cell lines, obliterating data integrity.
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or PBS
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
Liquid Sample (i.e., Antibodies)
500 uL recommended volume
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
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment
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
Sterility Testing
Advanced microbial identification to protect against data variability.
Using state-of-the-art MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry technology, proprietary sterility testing from IDEXX BioAnalytics spans hundreds of genera of bacteria and fungi, giving you more insight into the source of contamination in 11 days or less.
Sample Requirements
Cells, Culture Media, or Other Liquid for Sterility
1000 μL is needed for sterility - please consult with our CSS team if you want to order multiple tests on the same material.
Collection Instructions
Submit tissue culture media + cellular material as some micro-organisms are intracellular or highly cell-associated.
Shipping
Submit overnight with ice packs to maintain cool temperature and insulation to prevent freezing.
Turnaround Time
11 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
ConfirmPDX™
A first-to-market ddPCR assay to better understand tumor composition.
ConfirmPDX is the most accurate assay for determining the percentage of human versus mouse cells within a mixed population. Samples are easy to prepare, and results are delivered quickly, so you can get the confirmation you need—and progress tumor studies with confidence. No more estimating. No more ranges. No more uncertainty.
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or PBS
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
Whole Blood
20 uL minimum volume
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
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment
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
iCS-Digital™ PSC Testing™
Detect over 90% of recurrent abnormalities in hPSCs in as little as three days!
IDEXX BioAnalytics is now proud to offer the fastest copy number variant genomic testing assay available. The STEM GENOMICS iCS-digital™ PSC 24-probe test will capture over 90% of recurrent defects in hPSCs, including the 20q11.21 amplification that accounts for nearly one quarter of recurrent abnormalities in hPSCs worldwide.
Sample Requirements
Cells
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 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
STAT-Endo™
Fast, accurate Endotoxin testing to support your research.
Protect your research and detect Endotoxin contamination early with the STAT-Endo™ (LAL) Assay. Our assay detects bacterial endotoxin by cby a chromocgenic method based on the Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) assay. Trust our scientific team to deliver fast and accurate results on your samples and remove all uncertainty from your research programs.
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or PBS
Plasma
Serum
Filters
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
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment.
Turnaround Time
10 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