General Information
The BioAnalytical Services Laboratory (BAS Lab) provides state-of-the-art sequencing services and instrument availability to promote advances in genomics and molecular biology research. Located at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, BAS Lab services are available to investigators from institutions nationwide.
DNA Sequencing Instruments Used
- 3130xl Genetic Analyzer
DNA Sequencing Prices
Sequencing
- Universities/ State Agencies | $6.00
- Incubator / Tennants | $9.00
PCR product clean up and DNA sequencing
- Universities/ State Agencies | $10.00
- Incubator / Tennants | $15.00
DNA Template Requirements
Plasmids
Single stranded | 50-100 ng
Double stranded | 250-400 ng
PCR products
100-200 bp | 1-3 ng
200-500 bp | 5-30 ng
500-1000 bp | 30-60 ng
1000-2000 bp| 60-100 ng
>2000 bp | 100-120 ng
Primers
- 3.2 µM / reaction
Other information
The Center also offers next generation sequencing using a MiSeq instrument from Illumina.
Sequencing Turn Around Times
- 2-3 business days
International orders
- Not listed
GLP DNA sequencing
- Not listed
Other DNA sequencing related services offered
- PCR product clean-up and DNA sequencing
- Plasmid purification and DNA sequencing
- Genotyping
- Qubit
- 2100 Bioanalyzer
- Covaris Untra Sonicator
- DNA Flash Gel System
Contact Information
BioAnalytical Services Laboratory
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
Columbus Center, Room 3001
701 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
ph: 410-234-8832
Email: sabeena@umces.edu
Website: http://www.umces.edu/baslab
Comments
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science leads the way toward better management of Maryland’s natural resources and the protection of coast and estuarine environments.
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