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Laboratory Services

Our CL2 laboratory supports clinical trials, serves as a referral lab for industry and collaborative research, and operates as an independently funded facility specializing in infectious diseases and immunology.

Located in a restricted access wing on the third floor of the IWK Goldbloom Research Centre, the CCfV Lab Operations Team oversees all stages of research projects, from start-up to close-out and archival.

Services & Capabilities


Sample Processing

  • Serum
  • Plasma
  • Whole blood
  • Umbilical cord blood
  • RNA samples
  • Saliva
  • Urine
  • Nasal swabs
  • Nasal washes
  • Nasopharyngeal aspirates
  • Throat swabs
  • Breast milk
  • Stool

Assays

  • Pseudovirion Neutralization Assays (PsVNAS)
  • Hemagglutination Assays (HAIs)
  • Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs)
  • Enzyme-linked Immunospot Assays (ELISpot)
  • Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR)
  • Cell cultures
  • Bacteria culture
  • Cell-mediated immunity testing (CMI)
  • Plaque Reduction Neutralization Tests (PRNT)
  • Animal work
  • Chinese Hamster Ovary cell assays (CHO)
  • Viral propagation and quantification
  • Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)

Learn More About Laboratory Services at CCfV

Discover how CCfV's Laboratory Services can support your research endeavors. Our specialized facilities and expert team are ready to assist with your specific requirements.

Ready to leverage our Laboratory Services facilities for your research? Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and how we can support your research goals.

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