STR-Testing Cell Line Authentication via Genetica DNA Labs

November 17, 2015

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Company:

Genetica DNA Laboratories

Service Provided:

Cell Line Authentication via STR Testing

Cell line contamination runs rampant among cell culture research, and often goes unchecked. Prominent research journals now require STR authentication of cell lines before submission in order to ensure the correct cell line identity. The only way to be sure of a cell line's identity is by testing its DNA for specific Short Tandem Repeats (STR) and comparing the number of repeats against a set database. This service allows you to do just that in a matter of days.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Downstream Applications

Experiments involving cell lines

Timeline

Maximum 3 Business Day Turnaround, usually 1.5 days to results

Nature of Service

Multiplex STR Testing of Cell Line DNA

Technical Service

Extremely prompt response directly from the head of the company. They even helped us search for STR reference profiles for a handful of lesser known cell lines.

Delivery

Results are delivered electronically, with no issue

Results Summary

Genetica DNA Labs is an extremely professional business, with prompt responses to any inquiries and often quicker turnaround times than advertised. Furthermore, they are willing to work with you on pricing if you are having cell lines tested in bulk.

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Summary

The Good

Professional and prompt in every possible way.

The Bad

Absolutely nothing - in every way this company exceeded my expectations

The Bottom Line

I highly recommend this particular company for STR Cell Line Authentication services for several reasons. Genetica is extremely professional, affordable, and prompt without sacrificing any quality in results. Electropherogram quality is exceptional, and compares readily to far more expensive services from ATCC and DSMZ that perform the exact same multiplex PCR on the exact same machine with the exact same kit. We have used this service 5 different times now because it is the best, hands down.

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