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
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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:
- 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:
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
