How To Submit Samples

E-mail the Core at microbiome@med.cornell.edu to request services and discuss your project requirements.

Once the Core has approved your submission for processing, we will provide custom-printed numbered labels and submission tubes. If you want to send extracted DNA for sequencing, we will supply a custom-labelled 96-well plate.

Create an Agilent CrossLab Account. This account is the interphase between your submission and the Core. All sample processing updates will occur on CrossLab.

Each sample in your submission form will have its own unique custom-printed numbered label. You will be responsible for adding the label/sample to the tube per your submission form. We will not be responsible for cross-contamination or mislabeling.

Learn more about microbiome sequencing costs and set up your payment information. This step will link a payment account to your CrossLab Account and allow us to bill our services properly.

Processing typically takes 3-4 weeks. You will receive updates via your CrossLab account, and we will send you a courtesy e-mail anytime there is an update.

Once we receive your sample request and payment information on CrossLab, our team will review the sequence submission and suggest tweaks and changes if necessary. Once the submission is correct, the Core will approve processing.

The Core will generate a PubShare account for you, where your data will be posted and available for your convenience.