Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: Research and Core Services
The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides microRNA expression profiling, human cell line identity verification, microsatellite instability analysis, and specimen processing for clinical research studies. Consultation on experimental design and assistance with data analysis is also available.
The laboratory provides the following research services to investigators at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, as well as to investigators at other institutions:
The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides microRNA expression profiling, human cell line identity verification, microsatellite instability analysis, and specimen processing for clinical research studies. Consultation on experimental design and assistance with data analysis is also available.
The laboratory provides the following research services to investigators at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, as well as to investigators at other institutions:
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miRNA Expression Profiling
TaqMan Low Density Arrays (TLDA cards) are utilized in an RT/PCR platform that simultaneously quantifies hundreds of miRNA's |
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Human Cell Line Identity Verification
High resolution small tandem repeat (STR) profiling is utilized to verify the identity of a cell line. |
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Microsatellite Instability Analysis
Both Promega kit v1.2-based and custom primer and target-based analyses are available |
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Specimen Processing for Clinical Research Studies
Specimen processing, tracking, banking, and sendout services are available for clinical research studies |
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