Services

Investigators with approved CRC protocols have access to our on-site research laboratory. Our specially trained staff collect and process blood and urine specimens for clinical and translational research studies.

Services include:

• Collection, processing, and storage of blood and blood products (serum, plasma)
• Packaging and delivery to off-site CLIA-approved laboratories for analysis
• Short-term specimen storage at -20°C or -80°C
• Real-time blood glucose analysis
• Urine testing for pregnancy status, hematuria, and pH levels
• 24-hour urine specimen collection, measurement, and aliquoting (stored on-site or sent off-site)
• Saliva sample and culture swab collection and storage

A wide variety of laboratory equipment is available for use with approved protocols (view detailed list).

Note: CRC policy requires urine pregnancy testing for all females of childbearing age prior to DEXA scans and certain other procedures.

For more information, contact laboratory specialist and Interim Operations Director Dr. Ruben Cuervo at rcuervo@uthsc.edu or 901-516-2212.