{"id":75,"date":"2020-06-16T18:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T18:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:59:06","slug":"sample-submission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/sample-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"Sample submission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-4\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>Our services are primarily available to EMBL researchers. We also support external academic institutions. Services for industrial partners may be offered depending on our available capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PCF-workflow-1024x410.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25241\" style=\"width:722px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PCF-workflow-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PCF-workflow-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PCF-workflow-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PCF-workflow-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PCF-workflow-2048x819.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"vf-figure__caption\">Project process flow \u2014 illustrating each stage from initial inquiry to project completion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please follow the described steps to submit your samples and successfully process your project with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-tabs\"><ul class=\"vf-tabs__list\" data-vf-js-tabs=\"true\"><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-7012583a-cfc4-4599-918f-2ccc4025c503\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">1. Contact us early<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-776599ff-dd83-418e-9373-cefd8f65fad1\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">2. Prepare your samples<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-0fb6819a-e264-436a-ba1b-9b0566371db8\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">3. Fill out the Service Request<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-160f2962-bbd1-4467-a66b-951c528dbf12\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">4. Send your samples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vf-tabs-content\" data-vf-js-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-7012583a-cfc4-4599-918f-2ccc4025c503\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">1. Contact us early<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-4\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-3\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>To get the most out of your proteomics experiment, we strongly recommend reaching out to us as early as possible. Early contact allows us to support you in shaping the experimental design and ensuring optimal results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can assist with key aspects such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experimental design<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determining the number of biological replicates<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting appropriate controls<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample requirements (e.g., buffer conditions, sample volume)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get started, please email us at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:pcf@embl.de\"><strong>pcf@embl.de<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Include the following information to help us assess your project and guide you effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please provide your <strong>full name, address and group leader affiliation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of analysis<\/strong> (e.g., full proteome analysis, immunoprecipitations, proximity labelling, phosphoproteomics, protein identification from Coomassie-stained gels, secretome analysis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sample type<\/strong> (e.g., cell line, primary cells, tissue, organs, animals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Availability of a FASTA database<\/strong> for your species:<br>Databases can be found at:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/proteomes\"> https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/proteomes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number and annotation of samples <\/strong>(e.g., wild-type, mutant, domain-only, treatments, time course) <strong>and number of biological replicates<\/strong> (a minimum of 3 biological replicates is required for statistical analysis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By sharing this information, we can ensure that we design the most effective experiment tailored to your needs. This will also allow us to provide you with a rough cost estimate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-776599ff-dd83-418e-9373-cefd8f65fad1\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">2. Prepare your samples<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-4\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-3\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>Once we\u2019ve discussed your project, you can begin preparing your samples.<br>For detailed instructions\u2014such as general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/faqs\/#sample-prep-guidelines\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/faqs\/#sample-prep-guidelines\">preparation guidelines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/faqs\/#info-submission\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22995\">recommended sample amounts, compatible buffers,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/faqs\/#info-sample-specific\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22995\">workflow-specific tips<\/a>\u2014please refer to our FAQ section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare gels or gel bands to send for analysis, please have a look in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/protocols\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"52\">Protocols <\/a>section for details.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-0fb6819a-e264-436a-ba1b-9b0566371db8\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">3. Fill out the Service Request<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-4\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-3\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>We aim to keep paperwork to a minimum, but we do require a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ServiceRequestForm_Externals.docx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ServiceRequestForm_Externals.docx\">Service Request form<\/a> for all samples. This form helps us understand your goals and expectations so we can design an experimental approach tailored to your research question.<br>Please provide as much detail as possible\u2014the more information you share, the better we can support you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For EMBL internal users, please register your project in PPMS with your EMBL account and fill out the request form online. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ServiceRequestForm_Externals.docx\" target=\"_blank\">\n<button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">Service Request Form<\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ppms.embl.de\/login\/?pf=8\" target=\"_blank\">\n<button class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary\">Login to PPMS<\/button>\n<\/a>\n<!--\/vf-button-->\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-160f2962-bbd1-4467-a66b-951c528dbf12\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">4. Send your samples<\/h2>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-3\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p>Please always <a href=\"mailto:pcf@embl.de\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:pcf@embl.de\">inform us<\/a> when you send your samples, so that we are aware and can store them appropriately upon arrival. If you send samples on (dry) ice, avoid shipping them over the weekend or regional\/national holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please send your samples to the address on the right and always include a print of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ServiceRequestForm_Externals.docx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ServiceRequestForm_Externals.docx\">Service Request <\/a>form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Important:<\/strong> <strong>Do not send any samples until you have contacted us and received confirmation.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check our Shipping Guidelines below before sending your samples. This helps avoid delays during import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-5\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">See our <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-3\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shipping_Guidelines_2025.pdf\" class=\"vf-badge vf-badge--tertiary vf-badge--pill\">Shipping Guidelines<\/a>\n\n<!--\/vf-badge-->\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In-solution samples have a standard turnaround time of <strong>4 to 6 weeks<\/strong> from the date of sample receipt.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--striped vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" default>\n  <div class=\"vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n      <h3 class=\"vf-card__heading\">\n      Ship to    <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"vf-card__text\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\nEMBL Heidelberg<strong><br>\r\n<\/strong><strong>Proteomics Core Facility<br>\r\n<\/strong>*Add your PCF contact <strong><br>\r\n<\/strong>Meyerhofstra\u00dfe 1<br>\r\n69117 Heidelberg<br>\r\nGermany<br><br>\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<strong>Tel:<\/strong>\u00a0+49 6221 387-8388<br>\r\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"vf-card_link\" href=\"mailto:pcf@embl.de\">pcf@embl.de<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-title-left-aligned.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"embl_taxonomy":[],"class_list":["post-75","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"embl_taxonomy_terms":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/75","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":87,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27293,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/75\/revisions\/27293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"embl_taxonomy","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/proteomics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/embl_taxonomy?post=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}