Biochemistry Lab Services

At present, the biochemical laboratory has the capacity to measure neurochemicals (e.g., serotonin, 5-HIAA, norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine), neurotransmitter synthesizing and degrading enzymes (e.g., choline acetyltransferase), and hormones (e.g., prolactin, growth hormone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH, cortisol, ACTH, melatonin). These assays are performed on various body fluids including urine, blood, and saliva from humans. The primary biochemical methods used are high performance liquid chromatography, enzyme-linked immunoabsorbance (ELISA), chemiluminescent (Immulite), and radioimmunoassays. In addition, there is a dry chemical lab, autoclave, and 170 cubic feet of -70 degree storage space for samples for both archival and ongoing experimental studies.

Collection Protocols Blood samples Salivary samples (Salimetrics) General sample protocols Protocols for urine Urine shipment to lab Urine Catecholamine SOP Urine Creatinine SOP Urine 6-Sulfatoxy-Melatonin SOP

Manufacturer Kit Description

• Beta-Endorphin
• Immulite Kits
• Salivary Cortisol Kit
• Urinary Testosterone (DPC)
• Urinary Cortisol (DPC)
• Urinary FSH (DPC)

Assay Descriptions

Urine

• HIAA
• 6-S-Melatonin
• Catecholamines
• Cortisol
• Creatinine
• Estrone
• FSH
• Testosterone

Plasma

• ACTH
• Catecholamine
• C-Reactive Protein
• Estradiol
• Melatonin
• Serotonin

Saliva

• Cortisol
• Melatonin

Serum

• CRP
• Corticosterone
• Cortisol
• Estradiol
• FSH
• HGH
• LH
• NK Cytotoxicity
• Progesterone
• Prolactin
• Testosterone
• TSH

Other

• Tissue Catecholamine
• Wound Collagen
• NK-Cyto (rat spleen)