BioAnalytical Services Laboratory (BASLab)

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The BioAnalytical Services Laboratory (BASLab) assists researchers by providing state-of-the-art instrumentation and training to conduct routine analytical, synthetic and separation projects. Although we work primarily with IMET scientists, we also provide services to investigators from other institutions.

BASLab services include:

  • DNA Sequencing
  • Plasmid Purification & DNA Sequencing
  • PCR Product Clean-up & DNA Sequencing
  • Genotyping
  • Clone Library Construction

Sample Submission Form (pdf)

BASLabDNA Sequencing

Instrument: ABI 3130 XL Genetic Analyzer, an automated 16 capillary DNA sequencer

Sequence quality will depend largely on the quality of the template. Recommended purification steps for ds DNA include cesium chloride gradient centrifugation, alkaline lysis/PEG precipitation or Qiagen DNA isolation procedures.

Useful DNA Sequencing links:

  • Free EditView software from ABI for viewing and editing chromatograms (Macintosh only, 1.6 MB).
  • Free Chromas software for PCs (allows editing).

BASLab Pricing

Service Type Rate
DNA Sequencing* $4.00
Plasmid Purification & DNA Sequencing* $8.00***
PCR Product Clean-up & DNA Sequencing* $5.50
Genotyping $7.00
Clone Library Construction** $1300.00
Extra Handling Charge $.50/$1.00****

*Unedited sequencing.

**Contact BASLab Manager Sabeena Nazar for more information about project options & pricing.

***$8.00 /sample for 96 samples and above. $8.50/sample for 24-95 samples. Minimum 24 samples required.

****if samples are not in compliance with the sample submission guidelines

BioAnalytical Services Laboratory Contact Information

BioAnalytical Services Laboratory
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
Columbus Center, Room 3-01
701 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: 410-234-8832

Ms. Sabeena Nazar, Laboratory Manager
410-234-8832
sabeena@umces.edu

Dr. Allen Place, Chairman, BASLab Advisory Committee
410-234-8828
place@umces.edu