Center for Clinical Genomics (CCG) was established in 2011 to expand the study of human genetics into areas of clinical research. The CCG provides expertise to collect, organize, and prepare collections of banked biological specimens. Partnering with the CCG allows access to experienced technicians, proven scientific protocols, and a full complement of standard laboratory equipment.
Contact Us
Please contact our project management lead Kathryn Shively (ccginfo@uw.edu) for inquiries
Who we serve
We serve clients both inside the University of Washington, as well as outside external academic/nonprofit groups and industry customers.
Services
We have the ability to process samples for on-going collection efforts, run small pilot projects for grant applications, and function as a collection site for national consortium studies. Our center regularly coordinates with research groups to provide DNA extraction and quantification, temporary sample storage, and preparation for genotyping and sequencing services for members of the UW community and to researchers worldwide.
- Assist with experimental design of the genetic component of research studies
- Identify suitable technologies for processing and analyzing of genetic material
- Extract DNA from a variety of starting materials
- Coordinate the delivery of extracted samples to sequencing cores and/or biorepositories
Additional Information
- Our Process
We are happy to meet with groups to discuss possible projects and create custom quotes to fit any budget. Please contact our project management lead Kathryn Shively (ccginfo@uw.edu) for inquiries. Our process will involve:
- Investigator describes their project to a project manager in a free consultation.
- The project manager will return an estimated project budget for approval.
- We work together to establish a timeline of sample collection and processing.
- We store samples for a predetermined length of time.
- Rates
April 2025 - March 2026 Service Rates
Price per unit Service Unit Internal UW External Academic External Industry 1 Sample receipt and check-in
sample $6.16
$7.12
$9.25
2 DNA extraction from whole blood
10ml tube $47.18
$54.54
$79.41
3 DNA extraction from saliva
2ml vial $28.56
$33.02
$48.07
4 DNA extraction from buccal swab
buccal swab $26.94
$31.15
$45.35
5 Plasma/Serum isolation
10ml tube $10.76
$12.44
$18.12
6 Urine pelleting
sample $10.62
$12.28
$17.88
7 Specimen incubation
sample $2.05
$2.37
$3.45
8 Pico Assay quantification
sample $6.73
$7.77
$11.32
9 Real Time PCR quantification
sample $16.28
$18.82
$27.39
10 Spectrophotometer quantification
sample $2.90
$3.35
$4.88
11 Sample aliquoting
sample $4.06
$4.69
$6.83
12 Sample plating
sample $7.55
$8.73
$12.71
13 Sample storage (freezer)
box/month $2.39
$2.77
$4.03
14 Sample shipping
tube $10.59
$12.24
$17.82
15 Hourly rate for study design & implementation
hour $134.47
$155.45
$226.34
16 Hourly rate for Research Technician II hour $72.16
$83.42
$121.45
Internal rates are offered to University of Washington investigators or groups able to pay with UW Worktags and other groups will be charged the External Academic or Industry rate. All rates are subject to change without notice.
- Shipping Samples
Preapproval of project is required before sample shipment.
We are able to accept samples delivered in person between 10am-4pm on weekdays.
Shipped samples should be scheduled for weekday delivery between 10am-4pm and addressed as follows:
University of Washington Center of Clinical Genomics
c/o Kathryn Shively
1959 NE Pacific St.
HSB I607E
Seattle, WA 98195When shipping samples, send expected delivery date, tacking information, and a manifest detailing the included samples and contact information.