CHCO CTRC/CF Biomarkers Laboratory

Overview of Services

The UCD CHCO CTRC Core Laboratory is located at Children's Hospital Colorado. The laboratory was established in 1962. At that time, it was one of only nine Pediatric Core Labs in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) program. Now, as part of the Colorado Clinical Translational Sciences Institues (CCTSI) the laboratory provides both pediatric and adult laboratory analysis for the Anschutz Medical Campus, researchers throughout the United States and the world, as well as industry. As a laboratory of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) as division of the NIH, the charge for testing is nonprofit, resulting in lower pricing for research protocols. The laboratory is staffed by 6 full-time Professional Research Assistants, all of whom are either certified medical technologists or eligible. The laboratory analyzes a broad spectrum of sample types (serum, plasma, urine, Sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, trachial aspirates, etc.) using a large menu of highly complex assays for IRB-approved protocols. Some of the tests available from the menu include: Inflammatory Mediators, Cytokines and Chemokines, Bone Metabolism Markers, Proteins, Lipids, Fat-Soluble Vitamins, and Antioxidants. These assays utilize technologies, such as Enzyme and Radioimmunoassay, Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Nephelometry, Chemilluminescence, and the Luminex xMAP technology. Additionally the laboratory performs sputum homogenization, cell counts, and differentials. The laboraotry maintains an extensive quality control and quality assurance program. The UCD CHCO CTRC Core Laboratory is accredited through CAP (Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Patholigists) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act).

 

Leadership

CHCO CTRC:

Scott Sagel, MD   Medical Director

Rebecca Baldermann   General Manager

 

 

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

 

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm

 

 

 

13123 E. 16th Avenue

 

Room A0922, Box B219

 

Aurora, Colorado 80445

 

Links and Resources

Please use this link to access the UCH & CHCO CTRC website.

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Rebecca Baldermann

 

 
Rebecca Baldermann@childrenscolorado.org