All users of the Wayne State University Proteomics Core Facility are asked to abide by the following guidelines.

Walk-Up Instrument Users

(Octet and Spectradyne nCS1 Particle Analyzer)

User must have completed the awareness training module and have permission to be in a research lab in order to use any Core instrument.

Reserve time for the instrument using the online system Infinity before coming to the Core.  Refer to "Log-In vs New User Registration" on the Core website.

If you experience COVID-19 symptoms such as a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, muscle aches, chills, loss of taste or smell, or feel unwell in general, please reschedule your reservation.

• If someone needs training, please contact us to discuss that.
• Face mask, gloves, and lab coat must be worn in the Core lab at all times.
• Bring all supplies including pipettes.  Core supplies will not be available.
• Bring all you need and take all you bring.  We will not be able to store samples until further notice.
• Your requested work station will be sanitized before your arrival.
• Upon entering the Core, please stay at least 6 feet away from others.
• Work within the boundaries of your station as marked.
• Instrument usage will be determined from the instrument logs.  There is no need to sign in or out on the log sheet for the time being.

To minimize time spent in the Core, data analysis software for the instrument should be downloaded onto your personal computer:

1. For the Spectradyne Particle Analyzer email tech support at support@spectradynellc.com for access to the free software link.
2. For the Octet Red 96 email tech support at ForteBioSupport@Sartorius.com for access to the free software link.

Stay safe and contact the Core with any questions or concerns.

Sample Shipment/Drop-Offs for Mass Spec Services

Users must submit an online request using Infinity shortly before or after shipping/dropping off samples.  Sample details must be uploaded onto the system using a Word document or Excel spreadsheet as we will not accept paper copies.  Refer to "Log-In vs New User Registration" on the Core website.

If you will be shipping samples to the Core, general shipping guidelines can be found here:  https://research.wayne.edu/proteomics/submissions

If you will be dropping off samples at the Core, we will accept sample drop-offs between 9 AM 12 noon each day:

1. Call (313-577-6545) or email (ad6628@wayne.edu) before coming to the Core.
2. Non-Core personnel should not enter the Core lab during this time.
3. Leave samples on the cart that will be outside the laboratory door.
4. Do NOT include sample details on paper.  Upload the information using Infinity.
5. Call the lab to say that you have dropped off the samples.

The Core will update you on the progress of the request and will email the data as soon as they become available.

Stay safe and contact the Core with any questions or concerns.