The SDSU HealthLINK Center Biomedical Lab can perform many biological and biochemical assays in our facilities at Alvarado Road and at the SDSU BioScience Center. The Biomedical Lab provides key research services, such as biospecimen sample tracking/storage, processing, and analysis. We also provide facilities and personnel effort for detection/quantification of genetic material, proteins, select metabolites (e.g. urea, cholesterol, etc.), and other biomarkers (e.g. genes, gene expression, etc.). We host a range of cold storage options, including UltraLow -80°C for long- or short-term sample storage. In addition to basic lab resources, the HLINK Biomedical Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment to support microscopy, plate assays, biochemical and molecular biology techniques, and a variety of protein and immunological assays to support your research.
Scientific consultation for experimental design and protocols
Specimen preparation and processing/Kit-based processing
Extraction, cleanup, and storage of DNA/RNA
Primer design, PCR/qRT-PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis
Processing, packaging and transport of samples for external sequencing
Protein extraction, isolation and purification (desalting & dialysis, sample clean-up, affinity purification)
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Colorimetric, fluorescent, and luminescent quantification
The labs are outfitted with the following instruments:
ELISA, BCA, etc.
qRT-PCR and PCR
Automates 80 kits for DNA/RNA extraction, purification, isolation, etc.
Fluorescence microscopy, H&E, etc.
Determines the concentration of certain metabolites, electrolytes, proteins, and/or drugs in samples of serum, plasma, urine, and/or other body fluids
Column: 70A NH2, 5um, 4.6 x 250mm
A benchtop automated ELISA platform for consistent biomarker detection
Designed for routine measurements of nucleic acid and protein samples using only 1-2 μL
| Equipment | SEFL-SERVICE (estimate cost per run) | FULL-SERVICE (estimate cost per run) | Max number of reaction per run |
| Nanodrop | FREE ! | $23 | 10 |
| T100 Thermal Cycler | $14 | $165 | 96 |
| CFX96 Touch Real-Time System | $22 | $220 | 96 |
| Gel electrophoresis support | $22 | $55 | 30 |
| SpectraMax M2 | $22 | $165 | 96 |
| Ella | $22 | $275 | 72 |
| QIACube | $29 | $330 | 12 |
| Cold Storage | $63 per box per year | $944 per rack per year |
*See intake form for specific services provided
SDSU & SDSU IV researchers and SDSU HealthLINK Center partners
receive competitive pricing at all stages of research.
Service not listed? Send an inquiry to
HealthLINK.services@sdsu.edu
