The DNA Sequencing Facility is proud to offer the below services to The University of Texas at Austin research community and our UT academic affiliates, as well as many research universities, liberal arts colleges, biotech companies, and government institutions in Texas and beyond. Please contact us at dsfcore@austin.utexas.edu or 512-475-7844 if you are interested in using our services.
Sanger sequencing
Fragment analysis
Quantitative real-time PCR
Gradient PCR
Automated liquid handling
Instruments for quantification and imaging of DNA, RNA, and proteins
Custom services, such as CRISPR and SNP analysis
Please note: If you are interested in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, please contact our Genomic Sequencing and Analysis Facility at gsaf@utgsaf.org or 512-475-9725. They also have a Wiki site.
Why choose the UT DNA Sequencing Facility?
Low cost
At $3.60 / sample, we offer one of the lowest rates for Sanger in Texas (academic or commercial). At $2.60 / sample, our bulk rate is the lowest in Texas.
Fast turnaround
Samples received by 10:00 AM get same day results.
Online ordering
Our one-of-a-kind web application offers ordering, results analysis, and billing in one convenient and easy-to-use platform.
Consistent results
Our technician has been with us for 7 years. He is an expert in Sanger standard operating procedures and workflow, so you should trust him with your samples.
Free reruns
If you follow our guidelines for sample prep and submission, but do not get satisfactory results, we will rerun those samples for free.
Expert consulting
Our facility manager is a Ph.D.-level scientist with 15 years of research experience in genetics and molecular genetics. He can explain your sequence results in the context of your experimental design and/or cutting-edge applications like CRISPR. There is no charge for consulting.
