Standard Microarray Services
From whole genome expression studies to low density array analysis of a small subset of genes, Cogenics offers the complete range of Affymetrix and Agilent microarrays. We work with clients to design the most effective transcript profiling experiment, selecting arrays best suited to their research goals as well as determining the number and types of replicates to use and selecting the most powerful data analysis method.

Cogenics provides the utmost in security, using a barcode-driven LIMS to track samples from the moment they arrive in our facilities. Our experienced scientists can purify RNA from a multitude of tissues, using rigorously defined, fully-validated standard operating procedures. For microgenomics projects, we feature the Arcturus® Autopix® LCM instrument.

After stringent quality control analysis of purified RNA (both before and after the labeling reaction), array hybridization, scanning, and image analysis, Cogenics uses Rosetta Resolver®, SAS®, R, and other leading-edge bioinformatics tools for data analysis.

Samples
Clients can provide fresh-frozen tissues, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues, blood, cell pellets, or purified non-degraded total RNA.

Reporting
Gene expression reports are delivered on CD or DVD and include result data (in tab delimited, MAGE-ML, or custom format) and quality control data (including sample, labeled target, and data QC). We provide all raw data, including scanned array images and data extracted from these images following image analysis. Replicate hybridization data is presented where appropriate.