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  • 2025-2026 CMRU Physiology Lab Services
    Echo Services
    POC Limited Echo
    Clinical Echo 2D with Reading
    Clinical Echo 3D with Reading
    Stress Echo with Reading
    Clinical Echo 2D and Stress Test with Reading
    Additional Views/ Complex Caseload
    CPET Services
    Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
    Additional Views/ Complex Caseload
    Combination Tests
    CPET + Stress Tests
    Additional Views/ Complex Caseload

    * Complex CPET and ultrasonography cases are carefully planned with the clinician–scientist team to adjust procedures, with pricing determined by the overall complexity of the procedure and testing.

  • 2025-2026 CMRU Wet Lab Services

    Important Notes: Fees are volume-dependent and subject to change.

    Sample Collection
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Blood Draw (includes consent) Collecting blood from participants and ensuring that all necessary permissions and consent forms are collected and maintained for sample usage
    Urine Collection (includes consent) Collecting urine from participants and ensuring that all necessary permissions and consent forms are collected and maintained for sample usage
    Mobile Sample Collection (includes consent) Providing services to collect samples from remote locations. Typically includes travel and handling fees
    Sample Processing
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Sample Fractionation Dividing samples into smaller aliquots for easier handling and storage. Up to 3 aliquots of whole blood or plasma, or serum
    Routine Blood Processing Processing whole blood into plasma or serum
    Cells Isolation Isolating specific cell types from blood, tissue, or other samples (e.g., PBMCs).
    Sample Storage
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    –80 °C Freezer Storage Storing biological samples at ultra–low temperatures for shorter periods. Cryobox (81-position or 2'' Box 9x9)
    Cryovial Storage Long-term cryopreservation- Storing samples at controlled temperatures (e.g., in 4°C refrigerator, -20°C freezers or -80°C freezers). Cryobox (81-position or 2'' Box 9x9)
    Data Tracking and Inventory Management Using barcodes and database systems to ensure accurate tracking and storage
    Sample Distribution
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Shipping and Logistics Coordinating the secure and temperature-controlled transport of samples to researchers or collaborators
    Custom Sample Retrieval Providing samples on demand to researchers, with options for specific sample types, conditions, or quantity
    Data Management & Analysis
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Biological Sample Metadata Management Documenting and managing sample-specific information (e.g., donor history, sample type, processing conditions)
    Clinical Data Integration Combining biological sample data with clinical or demographic information for deeper insights
    Custom Research Services
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Tailored Sample Collection Providing services for collecting specific types of biological samples or those from specific populations
     
    Biospecimen Profiling Offering services to categorize and analyze the biospecimens for specific markers, mutations, or disease states
     
    Sample Preparation for Specific Assays Preparing samples for genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or other specialized research assays
     
    Training and Consultation
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Consultation Services Offering expertise on best practices for sample collection, storage, and handling  
    Quality Control and Assurance
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Sample Quality Assessment Ensuring that samples meet predefined standards of quality and integrity before use- Basic quality check (cryovial location, sample volume, sample color)  
    Inventory Reconciliation Process Includes physically verifying the samples and updating the inventory system
    Immunoassay Tests (Performed on COBAS e411)
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    NT-proBNP Biomarker for heart failure diagnosis and monitoring
     
    High-sensitivity Troponin (Hs-Troponin) Early detection of myocardial infarction (heart attack)
     
    Vitamin D Total II Comprehensive measurement of total vitamin D levels
     
    Procalcitonin (PCT) Marker for severe bacterial infections and sepsis
     
    HCG STAT V2 Rapid test for human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy indicator)
     
    Insulin Measurement of insulin levels for metabolic assessment
     
    Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Tumor marker used primarily in ovarian cancer detection
     
    Creatine Kinase-MB STAT Cardiac marker for myocardial injury
     
    Chemistry Tests (Performed on COBAS c311)
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Albumin Evaluates liver and kidney function through albumin levels
     
    Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP2) Assesses liver and bone disorders
     
    ALT Liver enzyme used to assess liver function
     
    Apolipoprotein A-1 Cardiovascular risk marker; major protein component of HDL
     
    Apolipoprotein B Cardiovascular risk marker; major protein of LDL
     
    AST Liver enzyme used in assessing liver and muscle function
     
    Bilirubin (Direct) Measures conjugated bilirubin for liver function assessment
     
    Bilirubin (Total) Measures total bilirubin for liver function assessment
     
    BUN/Urea Indicator of kidney function through urea nitrogen levels
     
    Calcium (Serum/Plasma STAT) Measures serum calcium levels
     
    CO₂ (Bicarbonate) Assesses acid-base balance and metabolic status
     
    Chloride (Serum/Plasma) Evaluates electrolyte and acid-base balance
     
    Chloride (Urine) Measures urinary chloride for electrolyte monitoring
     
    Cholesterol Total cholesterol measurement for lipid profile
     
    Creatinine (CREJ2) Assesses kidney function via serum creatinine
     
    High-sensitivity CRP (Hs-CRP) Marker of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk
     
    Cystatin C Sensitive marker of kidney function
     
    D-dimer (Citrate) Assesses clot formation and breakdown in thrombotic conditions
     
    Ethanol (Serum/Plasma) Detects alcohol level in blood
     
    Ethanol (Urine) Detects alcohol level in urine
     
    Glucose (Serum/Plasma) Measures blood glucose level
     
    HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein
     
    LDL Cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein  
     
    Potassium (Serum/Plasma) Measures serum potassium for electrolyte balance
     
    Potassium (Urine) Measures urinary potassium for electrolyte evaluation
     
    Sodium (Serum/Plasma) Measures serum sodium for electrolyte balance
     
    Sodium (Urine) Measures urinary sodium for electrolyte evaluation
     
    Triglycerides Measures triglyceride levels for lipid profile
      
    Hemoglobin A1C Long-term monitoring of blood glucose control
       
    Drug Tests (Performed on COBAS c311)
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Amphetamines 500 Qualitative test for amphetamine detection using CFAS DAT
     
    Barbiturates 200 Qualitative test for barbiturate detection using CFAS DAT
     
    Benzodiazepines II 100 Qualitative test for benzodiazepine detection using CFAS DAT
     
    Cannabinoids 50 Qualitative test for THC (cannabis) detection using CFAS DAT
     
    Cocaine 300 Qualitative test for cocaine detection using CFAS DAT
     
    Opiates 300 Qualitative test for opiate detection using CFAS DAT
     
    Custom Test Panels
    ServicesNon-Techical Description
    Lipid Panel Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides
     
    Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Includes sodium, potassium, chloride, CO₂, BUN, creatinine, glucose, and calcium
     
    Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) Includes all BMP tests plus ALT, AST, ALP, total bilirubin, albumin, and total protein (albumin substituted here; total protein not listed)
     
    Kidney Panel Includes BUN, creatinine, cystatin C, and electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, CO₂)
     
    Electrolyte Panel Includes sodium, potassium, chloride, and CO₂