This laboratory carries out services that are essentially within the bio-health sector, specifically in the field of genetics and functional genomics, using new high-performance technologies such as gene sequencing.

    Description

    Services:

    • Carrier Test
    • NGS mass sequencing, DNA microarrays and in vitro assays.
    • Analysis of the absence of DNase, RNase and DNA in laboratory consumables.
    • Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) using NGS.
    • Genetic diagnosis.
    • Forensic genetic identification – DNA analysis.

    The laboratory has three clearly differentiated areas, two of which are intended for preparing PCR reactions and handling and analysing RNA.

    Equipment:

    • Illumina MiSeq Sequencer: QS7 Real-Time PCR System
    • NanoDrop 2000c
    • 2720 Thermal cycler
    • Verity
    • Digi Genius gel documentation system
    • Power Pac Basic Power Supply electrophoresis system
    • Applied Biosystems 3130XL Genetic analyser
    • Biocap DNA/RNA biosafety cabinet
    • Agilent 2100 Bioanalyser
    • ABI 7300 Real-time thermal cycler
    • 6100 Nucleic Acid Prep Station nucleic acid extractor
    • Eppendorf vacuum concentrator 5301
    • GenePix 4100ª microarray scanner
    • CHEMI-DOC XRS+ (BIO RAD) image analysis system
    • PROTEAN IEF SYSTEM (BIO RAD) first-dimension separation system
    • FC500 MPL WITH UPS (BECKMAN COULTER) cytometer
    • SYNERGY HT (BIOTEK) microplate reader

    Aimed at:

    • Assisted reproduction clinics (IVFs) that require pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGT-A, PGT-M).
    • Hospitals and clinics that require genetic diagnosis.
    • Universities and research centres that require mass analysis technologies.
    • Forensic science (forensic genetics, human identification)
    • Pharmaceutical industry and derivatives (Pharmacogenetics and Companion Diagnostics)
    • Quality control in the food industry (DNase-, RNase- and DNA-free tests)

    Accreditations and Certifications

    ENAC 2511
    ENAC/ILAC accredited in compliance with standard UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 for Forensic Analysis Testing no. 4/LE2511
    Gobierno Vasco
    Health Authorisation granted by the Basque Government for the Installation and Operation of the Genetics Laboratory