CellCheck™

CellCheck

Sample Collection and Shipping

To submit cells: 

• The Client should send one cryovial (or other screw-top tube) of each sample with a minimum of 1x10⁶ cells/vial. 
• Cells may be in the form of a pellet or in growth media, freeze media or phosphate-buffered saline. 
• NOTE: cells are preferred, but if DNA is high quality, it may be submitted. 

To submit tissue/solid tumor samples: 

• The Client should send a 1.5 mL snap top or screw top tube of each sample with a minimum of 30 mg of tissue (2-3mm size fragment or larger). 

To submit DNA: 

• DNA must be submitted as high quality extracted DNA (crude lysate extractions are not suitable for STR analysis) 
• DNA needs to be submitted with a minimum of 150ng of DNA in a minimum volume of 15 μl. 
• Optimal concentrations submitted are preferred at >20 ng/μl. DNA concentration must be at least 10 ng/μl. 
• NOTE: Frozen cell cultures or tissue are preferred. Submission of cells allows extraction of the DNA in our facility for optimal DNA quality and test results. 
• Send DNA in a tube with screw top cap if available. If a snap top tube is used, secure the top with Parafilm™ before shipping. DNA samples can be shipped at room temperature by regular ground shipment. During hot weather, ship samples overnight with an ice pack to prevent exposure to excessive heat.