Specimen Collection & Processing Procedures

The following documents are some of the policies and procedures pertinent to the Brigham Research Assay Core.

Please contact BRAC Staff if you have any questions about these policies.

First Step

• BRAC application
• New Assay Request Form

Processing Information

• BRAC Processing for Specimens: Blood(compact) or Blood (Full)
• BRAC Processing for Specimens: Saliva
• BRAC Processing for Specimens: Urine

CLIA Certifications:

• CLIA Certification

Procedures:

• Application and Review Procedures
• How to Order Tests
• Specimen Collection & Processing
• Results Reporting and Retrieval

Policies:

• Sample Handling in the Lab
• Freezer Storage Policy
• Rush Policy
• Repeat Assay Request