Core laboratories and major equipment available to researchers at IQRAA.
Transplant Immunology
HLA analysis, next-generation sequencing, transplant immunology studies, molecular and cellular analysis
Major equipment
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)- Ion Torrent system
- Luminex 100/200 Xmap Technology
- Luminex Flexmap 3D Xmap Technology
- Oxford Nanopore sequencer
- UV Visible spectrophotometer
- Flow cytometer BDFacsLyric
- Gel documentation system
- Biological safety cabinet classll type b2
- Laminar air flow cabinet vertical
- Electronic weighing balance
- Deep freezer (-20°c)
- Reagent storage refrigerator
- Ph meter – benchtop
- Horizontal gel electrophoresis unit
- Vertical autoclave with digital display & programmable 50l (single lever lock)
- Incubator shaker
- Dry bath incubator
- Magnetic stirrer with hot plate
- Ultra low temparature freezer(-80⁰c)
- Refrigerated Centrifuge 5430R (upto 20000RPM) (centrifuge rotor-eppendorf fa-45-30-11)
- Centrifuge rotor-eppendorf f-35-6-30
- Analytical weighing balance
- Vertical gel electrophoresis unit with power pack
- Vortex mixer
- Micro centrifuge-neuation m08vt
- Geldoc system
- Trinocular microscope
- Centrifuge
- Rocking shaker
Molecular Biology
Molecular detection and quantification of infectious pathogens using real-time PCR (RT-PCR), including multiplex respiratory, gastrointestinal and CNS infection panels, influenza A/B, and qualitative and quantitative viral load testing for EBV, BK virus, CMV, HBV and HCV.
Major equipment
- Real Time PCR System (Open system) thermofischer
- Infectious molecular quantification
Biochemistry
The facility supports automated clinical chemistry and immunochemistry, HPLC-based HbA1c analysis, blood gas testing, and biochemical biomarker profiling, with high-purity water systems for reliable laboratory analysis.
Major equipment
- Biochemistry autoanalyser (Clinicalchemistryand immunochemistry)
- Immuno assay analyzer
- cobas c 501 module
- cobas e 601 module
- Biorad (HbA1c )-HPLC
- ABG GEM 3500
- Water purification system
Serology
The facility supports protein analysis, osmolality measurement, sample preservation, reagent storage, centrifugation, mixing and precise liquid handling for reliable laboratory research.
Major equipment
- Nephelometric analyzer
- Ultra-Low Freezer
- Osmometer
- Deep freezer
- Reagent Storage Cabinet
- Centrifuge
- Vortex mixer
- micropipette
Haematology and Pathology
The facility supports hematological and urine analysis, blood component processing, platelet storage and agitation, plasma separation, blood collection, and temperature-controlled sample preservation.
Major equipment
- Hematology Analyser
- Automated urine Analyser
- Sterile Tubing Welder
- Centrifuge–Card
- Refrigerated VDRL Shaker
- Ultra Low Freezer
- Ice Lined Refrigerator
- Blood Collection Monitor
- Refrigerator
- Platelet Agitator
- Plasma Expresser
Coagulation Studies
The facility supports coagulation factor assessment and comprehensive hemostasis evaluation using automated coagulation analysis and thromboelastography (TEG).
Major equipment
- Stago- Compact Max 3 (To Check Factor Defect), Teg
Microbiology
The facility supports bacterial culture and identification, automated blood culture, microscopic examination, and sterile sample processing, with appropriate biosafety and sterilization infrastructure
Major equipment
- Bacterial culture
- Identification
- Automated Blood culture
- Biosafety Cabinet Class II B 298(2nos)
- Vertical laminar airflow
- Autoclave
- Microscope-Binocular Incubator(3)
- Hot Air Oven
- Electronic