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Core Laboratory
Director: Dr. George Fantus
The Banting and Best Diabetes Centre Core Laboratory was established in 1984 to provide analytical and technical support to the University of Toronto diabetes research community. A wide range of research quality assays are provided for investigator initiated clinical/basic research as well as for industry sponsored trials. The laboratory will collaborate with the investigator to establish new assays to carry out and enhance diabetes-related research at the University.
The assays and services currently available include:
- Insulin
- C-peptide, Elecsys
- Proinsulin
- Glucagon
- Cortisol
- Growth Hormone
- Human Leptin ELISA
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-a (TNF-a)
- Glucose
- Free Fatty Acids
- Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies
- The laboratory provides an integrated service to assess insulin sensitivity using the frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test (FSIGT). Insulin and glucose concentrations complete with computer analysis and determination of SI and SG are provided.
- Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
- Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1)
- Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3)
- PAI
- Human Adiponectin (Linco Res. Inc.)
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (Active) ELISA KIT
For more information please contact: |
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| Manager: Dr. Azar Azad Phone: (416) 586-8545 Fax: (416) 586-8628 E-mail: aazad@mtsinai.on.ca Director: Dr. George Fantus Phone: (416) 586-8665 E-mail: gfantus@mtsinai.on.ca Technicians: Phone: (416) 586-4800 Ext. 2626 |
Core Lab Address: Banting and Best Diabetes Centre Core Laboratory Located at Mount Sinai Hospital 600 University Avenue 6th Floor, Room 600 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5 |