Sample DROP-OFF PROCEDURE:

Sample DROP-OFF PROCEDURE:
RNA:
1. RNA should be provided in strip tubes. We will also accept Eppendrop 1.5 ml tubes if
the samples number is less than 8.
2. Label all tubes of RNA with initials, date, and unique identifier (numbers 1-n is
strongly recommended):
• For example:
10/31/08
JD 1
3. Fill out the following tag (available on rack outside Genome Core):
USER: Jane Doe_________________________________________________
DATE OF SUBMISSION: _6/12/07__________________________________
PI: Brown_______________________________________________________
NO. OF SAMPLES: __8____
4. Place RNA in plastic bag (available on rack outside Genome Core) with tag. Place RNA
in Drop-off box located on top shelf of -80°C freezer in room S184.
5. Notify someone in Genome Core about your submission in person (preferred) or email
(Genome1@cc.ucsf.edu)
cDNA:
1. cDNA should be provided in strip tubes. We will also accept Eppendrop 1.5 ml tubes if
the samples number is less than 10.
2. Label all tubes of cDNA with initials, date, and unique identifier (numbers 1-n
preferred)
3. Place in plastic bag (available on rack outside Genome Core) labeled with name, date,
and concentration.
4. Drop-off located in Genome Core, room S174. Place cDNA in drop-off box located on
the door of left side -20°C freezer.
Courier Service for off-site users:
1. Courier available free of charge for RNA and cDNA sample drop-off
2. Label package clearly with Genome Core name and address:
Genome Core
2340 Sutter Street, S174
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 502-1861

3. Contact Genome Core in morning by phone (preferred) at 415-502-1861 or by email at
Genome1@cc.ucsf.edu to ensure same-day delivery of samples