Center for Nursing Research - Laboratory Services - Research - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing

Cizik School of Nursing Biological Science Laboratory

The Center for Nursing Research Bioscience Laboratory at the Cizik School of Nursing is designed using an open concept that allows flexibility in faculty and student research needs. The CNR lab includes multiple portable lab workbenches; tissue culture room with modular stacked CO₂incubator units, a refrigerated centrifuge, and two large laminar flow biological safety cabinets for sterile applications; hazardous materials room; biological safety rooms with chemical fume hoods; and freezer storage area for -80?C freezers connected to an alarm monitoring system. A Millipore Milli-Q Synthesis water purification system provides high quality ultra-pure water for all bioassays and procedures. Please refer to thisvideofor more information on the CNR lab.

CLIA-authorized tests

In June 2021, the CNR attained Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Certificate of Waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This certification greatly expanded the number and types of tests authorized by CLIA that the lab can provide for research and clinical purposes.Read the full list of tests now available.

Goals of Service

Provide high quality research support including consultation on study design, sample preparation and data analysis to help you achieve your research goals.
Develop a network for potential research collaboration in biobehavioral research.

Major Assay Systems

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) - Singleplex and Multiplex Systems
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Real-Time PCR
化学分析仪
Hematology analyzer
Flow Cytometry
Mass Spectrometry

Biomarker Assessment

Blood/Plasma/Serum
- Cytokines
- HbA1c
- 脂质板
- Catecholamines
- Cortisol
唾液
- Cortisol
- 脱氢表雄酮
- Alpha Amylase
- C-Reactive Protein
- Melatonin
- IL-1β & IL-6
- Testosterone
- Estradiol