Leukapheresis program

The CRC offers a leukapheresis service so investigators may obtain peripheral blood mononuclear cells in large quantities from human subjects for research or therapeutic purposes. Subjects may be scheduled for the procedure after the investigator has a protocol for the procedure approved by both the IRB and the SRC Scientific Review Committee.
Key Services

  1. Assessment of venous access
  2. Assessment of your subject’s eligibility for apheresis
  3. Personnel trained in apheresis
  4. Specimen collection and processing during the conduct of your study
  5. Clinical research monitoring to ensure patient safety

How researchers use this resource or service

The program is available for anyone to use, regardless of location, department, school, or even institution.

Examples of some uses of our leukapheresis program:

  • Collection of cells for use in adoptive T cell therapy
  • Collection of cells for genetic manipulation
  • Collection of PBMC in large volume for laboratory experimentation
  • Harvest of monocytes

Fees

The cost of leukaphreres is based on supplies and the length of the procedure--in most cases related to the volume of material needed.

Please send email to Timothy P. Ehling, MN, RN Nurse Manager for assistance in determining the cost of the service for your study.

ITHS members will receive a membership subsidy on this service.
 

Getting started

Read getting started at the UW CRC for details on where to begin.

If you have any questions,  send email to Timothy P. Ehling, MN, RN, Nurse Manager.

Last modified: September 23, 2009