Biobehavioral Health Laboratory

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

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

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.