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.
Start a Protocol with CRS Sample Processing Lab
Scheduling a Visit with Sample Processing
Services and Equipment
| Parnassus | Benioff Children's Hospital | Mount Zion Hospital | Zuckerberg San Francisco General | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen aliquoting |  |
|
|
|
| Serum/plasma separation | |
|
|
|
| Buffy coat isolation | |
|
|
|
| Addition of protease inhibitors, etc. | |
|
|
|
| Blood smear preparations | |
|
|
|
| Shipping | |
|
|
|
| Short-term storage (12 months max.) | |
|
|
|
| PBMC isolation | |
|
Sample types:
- Blood
- Urine
- Saliva
- Buccal swabs
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Stool
- Amniotic fluid
- Cell lines
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:
- Freezerworks software is used to create labels, manage inventory, and track samples
- See CRS Recharge Rates for sample storage costs
- Longterm storage alternatives include Biospecimen Resource (BIOS).
Laboratory Hours and Staff
Hours and Locations:
Parnassus - 513 Parnassus Avenue, Medical Sciences Building, S1234
Monday-Friday, 8AM-6PM
Benioff Children's Hospital - 1825 4th Street, Gateway Medical Building, M6388 Monday-Friday, 8AM-6:30PM
ZSFG – 1001 Potrero Avenue, Building 5, Unit 5B Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Mt. Zion – 1600 Divisadero Street, A650 Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Veterans Affairs Medical Center- 4150 Clement Street MS 151CRO Bld 203 Room 1A-14 Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Laboratory Staff:
Manager: Nick Larocque
Lab Supervisors: Ron Honrada and Zulma Finney
Links
- UCSF Clinical Lab Research Testing
- UCSF Clinical Laboratories Licensing
- Quest Diagnostics
- UCSF Clinical Laboratories Normal Ranges
- LabCorp
Questions?
Laboratory Contact:
Nick Larocque
415-218-3698
