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Sample Submission

1. Project Consultation

Before submitting samples, researchers must discuss their project with MAP Core staff.

To initiate a Proteomics project, please submit the project request form linked below and contact Laura Herring and Angie Mordant to schedule a consultation.

To initiate a Metabolomics project, please submit the project request form linked below and contact Whitney Stutts and Angie Mordant to schedule a consultation.

Submit a Proteomics Project Request Form Submit a Metabolomics Project Request Form

2. Sample Submission

After the project is approved by the MAP Core through consultation, all sample submissions must be made through iLab. Please note that we do not use iLab to track project status. We use it to collect sample information and manage billing upon project completion.

  • If you are new to iLab, please create an account by clicking the ‘sign-up‘ button in the top righthand corner.
  • Submit your iLab request.
    • Click the ‘request services‘ tab and choose a service. You’ll then be directed to fill out billing information and a sample information form.
    • For UNC users, if you do not see your chartfield string listed in the drop-down, please email coresupport@med.unc.edu to get it added to your account.
    • For external users, you can either pay by PO or credit card.
    • Please numerically label the sample tubes as they appear on the iLab sample information form.
  • Once you have submitted your iLab request, schedule a drop-off time with the MAP Core’s staff at the drop-off cart which is currently located inside the front of the Glaxo building.

Sample Shipment

  • Ship samples frozen and packed on dry ice.
  • Insert a copy of your Project Request Form and include the iLab Project ID associated with your samples.
  • Samples should be shipped overnight via Fedex to the following address:

UNC MAP Core
101 Mason Farm Rd. CB#7026
111 Glaxo Building
ATTN: Laura Herring
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599