Basic STR DNA authentication is $30.00 per sample and includes:

• STR Testing - DNA extraction, quantification, amplification and fragment separation. STR profile determination (9 STR loci, 1 gender locus)
• Data analysis - Comparison of profile to another sample or an archived database entry.
• Report - Email notification to contributor of match/no match. Comments regarding allele drop-out, drop-in, and peak imbalance, upon request. Certificate of Analysis that includes STR profile and comparison result upon request.

Result reporting within 3-5 weeks of sample receipt (may take up to 8 weeks depending on sample backlog). All sample(s) submitted will be consumed during testing.

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Basic Mycoplasma supernatant assay is $15.00 per sample and includes:

• Testing - Rapid screening of cell supernatant to detect up to 44 mollicute species of mycoplasma.
• Reporting - Email notification of positive or negative result in relation to controls. Intended for general routine testing and no official of certification of analysis will be provided.

Result reporting within 1-2 weeks of sample receipt. All sample(s) submitted will be consumed during testing.

Submission Guidelines

STEP 1 Fill out submission form (below) to initiate a quote.

STEP 2 After receiving quote, generate a Purchase Order (PO)

STEP 3 Send copy of PO to us through our Contact Us page

STEP 4 Prepare samples for sending to the following criteria (address is listed on Quote where to send):

STR

• Cell lines: 1 million cells (minimum), dry pellet, single source, in 1.5 mL tube. Ship on dry ice priority overnight.
• Solid tissue: 20-50mg, or larger, piece in 1.5 mL tube - snap freeze in liquid. Ship on dry ice priority overnight.
• Blood or cheek samples: 1 sterile cotton swab, saturated, air dried. Ship at ambient temperature.
• FFPE tissue: call (806) 743-2675 for instructions.

Mycoplasma

• Cell Lines (only): 1mL of supernatant (no cells) in a 1.5mL tube of which the sample has been incubating in for at least 7 days or more. Ship priority overnight with ice packs

STEP 5 Sample results will be sent via Email to the customer

STEP 6 Invoicing will be released and payment will be due within 30 days of receipt

Submit a Sample for Testing Your name * Your institution * Your email address * Your phone number * Your mailing address * Primary Investigator's name * Primary Investigator's email address * Billing contact's name * Billing contact's phone number * Billing contact's email address * Billing address * Number of Samples for STR: * Names of samples submitted: Number of Samples for Mycoplasma: * Names of samples submitted: Upload a bulk submission file (if any) Your message (if any)