Biological Lab Operations
The Biological Defense Laboratory is designed to meet client requirements in three specific areas: Biological Environmental Testing, Bioanalytics, and Technical Support Services. It is staffed and equipped to perform the rapid detection and identification of low levels of a wide range of human pathogens, including anthrax and many other biological agents; evaluation and field testing of detectors for biological warfare agents; and development of novel technologies for the rapid identification of biologics.
All BioLab operations are performed in accordance with BSL-2/3 safety levels requirements prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health. The BioLab is currently pending approval of its application for participation in CDC's Select Agent Transfer (LR/SAT) Program and for a SECRET level clearance.
Each BioLab staff member knows and abides by all policies and procedures concerning safety, security, fire, laboratory operations, and other applicable areas for operation and maintenance of a BSL-2/3 facility. This means that the laboratory is fully secure and controlled to handle highly hazardous materials up to and including select biological agents. This level of security far exceeds the safety and environmental requirements of most programs.
The Lab is fully staffed and equipped with state-of-the art instrumentation including, but not limited to: flow cytometers, spectrophotometers, fluorescence microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, purification systems, gel electrophoresis systems, biosafety cabinets and chemical hoods, 135°C freezers, thermocyclers and other ancillary equipment.
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