How to Obtain Core Bio Services Products and Services

Last Updated: October 14, 2022 1:32:03 PM PDT

Find out how to obtain products or services from Core Bio Services.

Note: The Core Bio Services catalog offering is available though Marketplace, UCSD's online buying site. If the item you're looking for is not currently available through Marketplace, you may order from Core Bio Services

Purchase a product online.

Go to the Core Bio Services catalog.
Select Shop By Vendor or Shop By Category.
Choose a vendor or a category from the list.
On the next screen, once again choose a vendor or a category.
Select your quantity and click Add.
After selecting all of your products, click Checkout.
Complete all required fields and click Confirm.
Double-check your order and modify if necessary. Click Finalize Order when you are done.
Write down your confirmation number or print your online receipt for future reference.

Request cell storage and freezing.

Print and complete the cell storage form.
Fax the form to Core Bio Services, (858) 534-4155, by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays or contact John Paul (JP) Cruz, (858) 534-7138.
Bring your ampules to Core Bio Services, Biomedical Science Building, Room B303 (map) by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Cell storage performed at any other time will be billed at the unscheduled rate.

Request cell storage removal.

Print and complete the cell removal form.
Walk or fax the form by 10 a.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays to Core Bio Services, Biomedical Science Building, Room B303 (map), fax (858) 534-4155.
Your cells will be placed on dry ice for you to pick up after 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Contact John Paul (JP) Cruz, (858) 534-7138, to arrange for alternate pickup times. Cell storage performed at any other time will be billed at the unscheduled rate.

Contact Tim Wheeler, Director; Sales: (858) 534-4162, or cell storage: (858) 822-3969.

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