DDC Medical / Division of DNA Diagnostics Center
| Service | Description | Custom Life Science Service | PCR Based Assay | Electropherogram Included | Certificate of Analysis Included | Learn More |
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DDC Medical Mycoplasma Detection Lab Service |
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DDC Medical Cell Line Authentication Lab Service |
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DDC Medical Cell Line Authentication Lab Service |
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Features and Benefits
Recent studies have shown that as much as 36% of cell lines are misidentified or contaminated. DDC Medical provides a solution to alarming findings. DDC Medical's accreditations include AABB, CAP ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and CLIA.
- Superior tests: 17 genetic markers versus 8 recommended by the ATCC
- Flexibility and convenience of a combined test: One sample for CLA (identification) and MD (contamination) testing
- Should be performed at the onset of research, periodically during and prior to submission of findings; ability to track potential changes
- Order as many as needed
- Ease of shipping between customer and laboratory
- Results within 3-5 days upon receipt of sample
- Maintains the integrity of your research, eliminates wasted time, funding and efforts
- Prevents research retraction and drawing conclusions on unreliable results
The Process
- Wear gloves to avoid contamination of DNA Collection Cards
- Apply sample to DNA Collection Card included in the kit. 100µL of sample (500 - 1,000 cells per µL) on a card, let dry complete and place it in the postage-paid envelope provided
- Results available online within 3-5 days upon receipt of sample(s)
- Approved sample types: cell pellets, purified DNA, supernatant (Mycoplasma test)
DDC Medical and Fisher Scientific
Through Fisher Scientific, DDC Medical provides reliable testing for Cell Line Authentication (CLA) and Mycoplasma Detection (MD). With over 20 years of experience in Human Identification using STR Profiling, DDC Medical is one of the world's largest DNA testing facilities with multiple accreditations.
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DDC Cell Line Analysis Brochure
Confirm, protect and maintain the integrity of your cell line throughout your research.
- DDC Cell Line Analysis Brochure (2.1 MB)
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DDC Pathogen Testing: Human & Mouse
To provide researchers with the most comprehensive testing available, DDC Medical offers both Human and Mouse Pathogen testing services.
- DDC Pathogen Testing: Human & Mouse (1.1 MB)
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Cell Line Article - Wall Street Journal, April 2012
Amy Dockser Marcus documents the increasing problem of tracking cell lines in cancer research.
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Sample Certificate of Analysis - CLA
A sample of the Certificate of Analysis included with DDC Cell Line DNA Typing Report.
- Sample Certificate of Analysis - CLA (270.6 KB)
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Cell Line Industry Articles
Cell Line contamination and misidentification has been prevalent for more than 50 years. We found conclusive information from a variety of sources and discussions that validate the need for Cell Line Authentication and Mycoplasma testing.
- Cell Line Industry Articles (473.7 KB)
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Sample Certificate of Analysis - Mycoplasma
A sample of the Certificate of Analysis included with DDC Mycoplasma Assay Detection Reports.
- Sample Certificate of Analysis - Mycoplasma (268.6 KB)