1. Service Core: Project Order Form and Sample Submission Instructions
Page 1 of 3
Service Core Sample Submission Form
[International]
starting from total RNA or DNA
Contact and Billing Information
Project Contact:
Name
Institution
Department / Building / Room /
Floor
Street Address
City / State / Zip
Province or Country
Phone Number
Fax Number
E-mail address
Billing Information:
Quote Reference Number
[Provided by SABiosciences]
# P_ _ _ _
Purchase Order Number
[Supplied by International
Distributor]
Project Information
Array Catalog Number:
Identify the array(s) to be used
by Catalog Number and Name
For example: “PAHS-011”
Array Name:
ie: “Human Inflammatory Cytokines & Receptors PCR Array”
Identify control sample(s):
Briefly describe the data analysis to be conducted including any special needs or
requests.
SABiosciences Corporation
888.503.3187 301.682.9200 support@SABiosciences.com www.SABiosciences.com

2. Service Core: Project Order Form and Sample Submission Instructions
Page 3 of 3
General Requirements and Sample Submission Guidelines: Total RNA
RNA Amount:
SABiosciences recommends that five micrograms (5 μg) of RNA be sent for each array analysis
to be performed. If submitting 5 μg is not feasible in your project, contact a SABiosciences
technical support representative.
Note: SABiosciences recommends that 10 micrograms (10 μg) of RNA be sent for miRNA
analysis.
Recommended Isolation Methods:
Cells: Extract and Purify with Qiagen RNeasy Kit (with on-column DNase treatment step, Qiagen
Cat. No. 74104) Tissues: Extract with TRIzol® from Invitrogen (Catalog Number 15596-026),
followed by purification of RNA using Qiagen RNeasy Kit with DNase treatment.
Note: DNase treatment is an essential step for the PCR Array experiment. Notify SABiosciences
if sample extraction has not included a DNase treatment step (extra charges may apply).
Dissolve in RNase-free water (or 10 mM Tris, pH 8.0) at a concentration greater than 0.5
mg/ml. Do not use DEPC treated water. Report actual concentration and A260/A280 and
A260/A230 ratios. (RNA samples requiring concentration or precipitation may require extra
service charges).
Confirmation of RNA Sample Integrity
Provide picture of ethidium-bromide stained agarose gel or analysis report from Agilent 2100
BioAnalyzer. Demonstrate sharp, intact 28S and 18S rRNA bands or peaks. Please note that an
RNA analysis surcharge may apply if RNA if of too poor quality to proceed with hybridization.
Check that your quotation includes all of the arrays and samples for your analysis project.
The use of multiple array products may require separate orders or extra charges.
Shipment: International Customers:
Ship samples on a Monday or a Friday so that they arrive at SABiosciences within Monday Friday.
Ship samples on at least 25 pounds (lbs) of dry ice in a suitable container (use at least enough
dry ice to guarantee that the samples arrive frozen – be sure that you fulfill the shipping
regulations for dry ice with your courier). Include an invoice/ packing list which describes the
contents as follows:
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
RNA or DNA Samples for Research Use Only
Reagents for Laboratory Research Use Only
Non-Dangerous, Non-Infectious
No Commercial Value, Value for Customs Only
Assigned value for customs [ie. $1.00 US or 1.00 €]
Number of samples and volumes
Type of container
Provide SABiosciences with tracking information to help ensure that they arrive safely and
without delays. Email your technical support representative or support@SABiosciences.com
and provide your quote number, courier name, and tracking number. Ship the samples with a
completed Service Core Sample Submission Form including your RNA integrity analysis results
and a copy of your purchase order and quote to:
SABiosciences
Attn: Service Core
6951 Executive Way
Frederick, MD 21703 USA
Phone: 1.301.682.9200
Priority for array service projects is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Return shipment of leftover RNA samples
following analysis can be arranged for an additional shipping fee. Contact SABiosciences to set up return shipment within
one week of arrival of your samples. SABiosciences will keep RNA extractions under frozen conditions for a maximum of
6 weeks following array analysis.
SABiosciences Corporation
888.503.3187 301.682.9200 support@SABiosciences.com www.SABiosciences.com

3. Service Core: Project Order Form and Sample Submission Instructions
Page 2 of 3
Project Outline
RNA Sample Information
RNA Source (Species)
RNA Source (Tissue / Cell Line)
RNA Type (total, poly A+, aRNA)
For all RNA samples, attach a picture of the RNA integrity analysis by either agarose gel or
Agilent 2100 BioAnalyzer.
#
RNA Sample Identification
Concentration
(should match information on
tube)
( μg / μl )
RNA Quality
A260/A280
A260/A230
Amount
Provided
( μg )
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
For additional samples, print an extra copy of this page.
Attach copy of RNA analysis results here (Additional fees may apply if RNAs are provided without
quality analysis results)