OUR HISTORY

In September of 1993, ACGT, Inc. began providing high quality and reliable manual DNA sequencing services to the research community in the Chicago area. As demand increased, we quickly updated technology platform to automated ABI instruments.

Today, we analyze up to 1,500 samples per day at full capacity utilizing several ABI 3730 or 3730XL analyzers. We continue to work diligently to serve pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as academia and governmental agencies for their exploratory and regulatory submission sequencing requirements.

In addition to the fully automated DNA sequencing services, over the years we have expanded our services to molecular biology research and development needs. In 1999, we began offering cloning, library construction, mutagenesis analyses, and genotyping.

In 2004, we moved to a new facility, started offering GLP-complied FDA submission supports, and expanded our capabilities in areas such as gene expression, pharmacogenomics, genetic stability testing, and microbial identification. We take pride in providing our clients with customized protocols and services in order to meet their specific requirement.


OUR MISSION

ACGT, Inc. is a Molecular Biology service provider driven by its passion to consistently deliver quality and reliable information to meet the urgent and evolving needs of our customers. We pride ourselves on building relationships based on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence.


OUR FACILITY



ACGT, Inc. is conveniently located in Wheeling, IL, a western suburb of Chicago. Our brand new, state-of-the art, 15,000 square foot facility is well equipped with:

• Secure access keypad-reading external doors
• 24-hour site monitoring
• Multiple dedicated lab areas for GLP and Paternity work
• Multiple dedicated instrument and autoclave rooms
• Secure Computer Facility with backup power
• Facility-wide electric generator backups
• Facility-wide power monitoring and filtering systems
• Easily accessible within 2 miles of major express ways.

Systems employed:

• Multiple ABI DNA Analyzers 3730XL and 3730
• Multiple ABI PRISM Genetic Analyzers 3100
• ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System
• DNA Synthesizer from ABI
• AutoGen Automatic DNA/RNA Extractor from AutoGen
• Beckman Biomek NX Liquid Handler
• Automated Pipetting System from Matrix
• Most up-to-date computer operating systems
• Full T1 Internet Access
• Multi-channel Secure FTP Data Transfers
• Latest Internal Email Platform
• Email, Web Content, and Spam Control filtering solutions
• Comprehensive Network Monitoring, Security, and Intrusion Detection Systems
• 24-hour monitoring and alerting of critical Lab Equipment
• 24-hour monitoring and alerting of specimen storage freezers and   refrigerators


OUR CREDENTIALS

ACGT, Inc. has devoted extensive time and effort to develop and maintain a Quality Assurance Program. Our dedicated Quality Assurance Unit is independent from the conduct of any and all laboratory studies performed by ACGT, Inc. Elements of the Quality Assurance Program are integrated into all aspects of ACGT, Inc. operations. The following are standards by which ACGT, Inc. abides:

• Strict Internal Quality systems, policies, auditing, and
change control
• Compliance with US FDA regulations covering GLP
• Compliance with BL-2 (Bio-safety Laboratory Level 2)
Regulations
• CLIA certification
• Abidance by HIPAA regulations for clinical work
• Electronic Record Retention and Archiving in compliance with
GLP (CFR part 11)
• Training and internal certification of each employee in GLP,
HIPPA and Safety
• Vendor, service provider, and equipment qualification
programs
• Fully Implemented Business Continuity Planning and
Disaster Recovery Plans.