The Clinical Laboratory Core at Brown University is fee-for-service laboratory equipped to provide clinical support for human subjects research studies, and measure biomarkers of inflammation in human blood using Ella immunoassay technology.

Clinical Support

• Physical exams 
• Clinical administration of sensitive questionnaires 
• Clinical monitoring during medication administration 
• Assessment and follow up of suicidality and adverse events
• Phlebotomy
• IV start/blood draw from IV catheters

Blood Processing

• Blood sample centrifugation 
• Pipetting 
• Labeling
• Preparation for storage 

Laboratory Analysis Support

• Biological sample processing and storage 
• Analysis of inflammatory biomarkers on-site using the Ella Multiplex System 
• Preparation and shipment of biological samples for analysis at other laboratories 

Research Support

• Setting up contracts with laboratories and other research support entities 
• IRB and IBC protocol development and submission assistance 
• Training on human subjects research data collection procedures 
• Assessment, sourcing, provision of supplies