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Exercise Science
Department Information
E-mail Contact
Deb Nichols
Telephone
(518) 580-5360
Facsimile
(518) 580-8356
Skidmore College
Exercise Science Dept.
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Hematology and Biochemistry Lab
The Hematology and Biochemistry laboratory at Skidmore College supports student and faculty research aimed at preparing and analyzing blood samples along a wide spectrum of variables. Skidmore faculty and students utilize the following laboratory technologies in their research:
Bio-Plex
Blood assay equipment which allows the measurement of over 200 blood variables, including metabolites, electrolytes, hormones, and other chemical messengers
Cholestek
Used to measure of total cholesterol, lipid fractions, and blood glucose levels
Centrifuge
Device using centrifugal force to prepare blood samples through density separation, moisture removal, and emulation of gravitation effects
Cold Storage Freezer
Cooling unit used to store and preserve temperature sensitive specimens
