Sample Processing Core Laboratories

The CRS Sample Processing Core Laboratories perform specimen processing, sample storage, and shipping for a wide variety of clinical trials. Our services are available to all UCSF faculty, residents, research fellows, and collaborators who complete a CRS application and have an IRB approved protocol. Laboratory staff members are also available for custom assays and for consultation on budget inquiries.

Please contact [email protected] 14 business days prior to opening a study.  A speedtype is required in order to provide services but we can assign a study ID and review materials in advance of final documents. 

Scheduling a Visit with Sample Processing

Services and Equipment

Services by location
  Parnassus Benioff Children's Hospital Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building Zuckerberg San Francisco General
Specimen aliquoting Yes Yes Yes Yes
Serum/plasma separation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Buffy coat isolation Yes Yes Yes Yes
Blood smear preparations Yes Yes Yes Yes
Shipping Yes Yes Yes Yes
Short-term storage (12 months max.) Yes Yes Yes  
PBMC isolation Yes Yes    

Sample types:

  • Blood
  • Urine
  • Saliva
  • Buccal swabs
  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Stool
  • Amniotic fluid

Equipment:

  • 4°C, -20°C, and -80°C short-term storage available (12 month maximum)
  • Liquid nitrogen storage tank
  • -80°C freezers are connected to an alarm system, which is monitored continuously
  • Daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers
  • Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment (freezers, centrifuges, biosafety cabinet, etc.) are performed regularly

Sample Management:

Laboratory Hours and Staff

Hours and Locations:

UCSF Parnassus
513 Parnassus Ave
Medical Sciences Building, S1234
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
415-476-2765
Ron Honrada / [email protected] 

UCSF Mission Bay – PCRC
1825 4th Street
Ron Conway Gateway Medical Building, M6388 
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
415-502-9621
Zulma Finney / [email protected] 

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue
Building 5, Unit 5B 
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
628-206-3327
Ron Honrada / [email protected]

UCSF Mission Bay – PCMB 
1825 4th Street
Bakar Precision Cancer Medical Building, L5144
Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
415-502-8516
Zulma Finney / [email protected]

San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
4150 Clement Street MS 151CRO 
Building 203, Room 1A-14 
Tuesday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm
Ron Honrada / [email protected]

Laboratory Staff:

Manager: Ron Honrada
Lab Supervisors: Zulma Finney

Links

Questions?

Laboratory Contact:
Ron Honrada
[email protected] 
415-218-3698