DURHAM, N.C.–Expression Analysis, a leading provider of genomic services for clinical trials and research, announced today that it has successfully completed Illumina CSPro™ certification for sequencing becoming the only genomic service provider, globally, to be fully certified on all Illumina applications. Illumina Inc., a San Diego-based company, provides leading-edge genetic analysis tools to genomic centers and laboratories worldwide.

“Illumina CSPro recognizes organizations that provide customers with industry-leading data quality and service in genetic analysis”

Illumina CSPro is a collaborative service provider partnership dedicated to ensuring the delivery of the highest-quality data available for genetic analysis applications. Expression Analysis underwent a rigorous two-phase certification process, for all four platforms, that included minimum data generation, data certification, and an on-site audit of the facility and processes.

Expression Analysis has a long-standing reputation for being the industry’s leading provider and early adopter. “Six years ago we were the first to offer genomic services in a GLP and CLIA environment. Today, the company continues to offer new services and new technologies before any other genomic services company. We belong to an elite group of one, and will continue to be the first to adopt so our clients can be the first to discover,” stated Steve McPhail, Expression Analysis’ President and CEO.

“Illumina CSPro recognizes organizations that provide customers with industry-leading data quality and service in genetic analysis,” said Karen Possemato, Illumina’s Director of Corporate Marketing. “Expression Analysis is the now a CSPro, for all of our platforms, able to provide Sequencing, Infinium and Goldengate Genotyping along with Gene Expression services using Illumina technology. Now that Expression Analysis is a global CSPro partner, we are excited to work with them to make it easier for researchers to access the power of Illumina’s genetic analysis technologies.”

About Expression Analysis, Inc.

Expression Analysis (www.ExpressionAnalysis.com) provides whole genome to focused set gene expression and genotyping assays along with DNA sequencings services, sequence enrichment technologies and bioinformatics support. Platforms utilized include Affymetrix GeneChip® and GeneTitan®, Applied Biosystems’ Taqman, Illumina BeadChip® and Genome Analyzer NanoString and RainDance Technology. Expression Analysis offers solutions for challenging specimens such as whole blood and FFPE tissues, as well as nucleic acid isolation and data analysis services. Our quality system follows CLSI guidelines and our CLIA-registered laboratory supports GLP compliance.