Biobehavioral Health Laboratory

The Cizik Nursing Research Institute’s Biobehavioral Health Laboratory is designed using an open concept that allows flexibility for faculty research needs.

CLIA-authorized tests

The lab holds a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This certification authorizes the lab to provide a variety of tests for research and clinical purposes. 

Goals of service

• Provide high-quality research support including consultation on study design, sample preparation and data analysis to help you achieve your research goals.
• Develop a network for potential research collaboration in biobehavioral research

Facilities and equipment

Lab services are available Monday-Friday during normal business hours. The laboratory includes:

• Multiple portable lab workbenches
• Tissue culture room with modular stacked CO² incubator units
• A refrigerated centrifuge
• Two large laminar flow biological safety cabinets for sterile applications
• Hazardous materials room
• Biological safety rooms with chemical fume hoods
• Freezer storage area for -80°C freezers connected to an alarm monitoring system
• A Millipore Milli-Q Synthesis water purification system that provides high-quality, ultra-pure water for all bioassays and procedures

Students who wish to use the lab resources must set a meeting with the lab director to discuss at the early stage of project planning. Student access to the lab resources is not guaranteed and must have prior approval from the lab director before beginning.

Services

• Major Assay Systems
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) - Singleplex and Multiplex Systems
  • Real-Time PCR
  • ChemiDoc MP Imaging System
  • NanoDrop One Spectrophotometer
• Biomarker Assessment
  • Blood/Plasma/Serum
    • Cytokines
    • HbA1c
    • Lipid panel
    • Catecholamines
    • Cortisol
  • Saliva
    • Cortisol
    • DHEA
    • Alpha Amylase
    • C-Reactive Protein
    • Melatonin
    • IL-1β & IL-6
    • Testosterone
    • Estradiol
• Sample Preparation

  The accuracy of any assay result depends on the proper preparation of the sample.  We can help you with preparation of your samples for analysis.

• Shipping

  Our lab staff can help with shipping information and/or shipment of samples.

• Storage

  State-of-the-art cryopreservation freezers (-80°C) for long-term sample storage.

• Cost

  Call for specific information and a quote.