Translational Services Research Lab
The mission of the Translational Services Research Lab in Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is to utilize clinically-informed processes to benefit research that positively impacts children’s health and wellbeing, and to adapt basic science discoveries into clinically-viable techniques.
Contact Information
To initiate a collaboration or inquire about services with Translational Services Research Lab contact David Williams.
- Email: IDDTransLab@luriechildrens.org
- Phone: 312.503.7191
- Physical address: 303 E Superior St., Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, Suite 10-500, Chicago, IL 60611
- Shipping address: 302 E Huron St., Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, Suite 10-500, Chicago, IL 60611
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday by appointment only
Services
All Translational Services Research Lab staff have up-to-date safe shipping of biological materials and dry ice training (formerly known as IATA training).
All Translational Services Research Lab staff have building access that allows for the safest possible route of transference through the research institute.
The Translational Services Research Lab works closely with Manne Research Institute’s Office of Research Integrity and Compliance for research security and export control of biological samples.
The Translational Services Research Lab coordinates permits from the relevant government agencies for the import and export of biological samples.
- Basic stabilization of all human bodily fluids and excreta
- with and without centrifugation
- with and without additional stabilizers
- Isolation of specific sample types
- Peripheral blood mononuclear cells
- Protein
- DNA/RNA
- Extraction/purification
- Plasmid cloning/expansion
- Bacterial culture and pathogen-specific identification
Customized sample stabilization services are available upon request.
The Translational Services Research Lab performs requested assays on provided samples and also prepares samples for specific assay needs.
The Translational Services Research Lab staff provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for common assays.
- Currently supported assays
- Quantitative protein analysis
- KYPTOR
- ELISA
- Qualitative point-of-care testing
- Laminar flow—rapid HIV
- Agglutination—Strep group typing
- CBC/DIFF
- Biofire respiratory panels
- Quantitative protein analysis
For assays not listed, contact David Williams for feasibility.
Sample Submission Considerations
- Only samples previously discussed with an active letter of support from the Translational Services Research Lab are accepted.
- Sample drop-off procedure: Translational Services Research Lab staff must have at least 24 hours of prior notice.
- Ensure all submitted samples are de-identified and do not include patient names, medical records, or other protected health information. Use unique study specific identifiers that are not directly linked to PHI.
- Sample rejection considerations
- Damage
- Improper transport
- Improper documentation
- Samples containing protected health information
Acknowledgement
Please acknowledge the use of the Translational Services Research Lab whenever presenting on papers, posters, presentations, scholarly reports, publications, and grants with the following language: Services were provided by the Translational Services Research Lab at Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Service Rates
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