THE CLASS LABORATORY

    The Central Ligand Assay Satellite Services (CLASS) laboratory is a unit of The University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology. CLASS Laboratory is a national research reference laboratory and a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development. CLASS offers an extensive test menu of highly complex and unique analytical assays. More about CLASS     


CLASS Assay Catalog

Online catalog of available CLASS assays and pricing.
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Custom Collection Kits

CLASS designs and produces custom collection kits for serum, plasma, urine, saliva, and DNA.
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CAP & CLIA Certifications

The CLASS Laboratory maintains both CAP and CLIA certifications.
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Advanced Technologies

From automated assays to database server farms CLASS uses the most advanced technologies.
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QC Procedures

Rigorous QC procedures are applied to all CLASS assay methodologies.
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CLASS Freezer Farm

CLASS Laboratory houses its own freezer facility with more than 2,000 square feet.
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    The CLASS Laboratory uses state-of-the-science, reliable, precise, and cost-effective analytical methods that minimize variability, provide long-term sample and assay stability, and maximize assay reliability. We incorporate internal quality assurance procedures that minimize error and variability as assessed by rigorous quality control procedures. More about CLASS's core values