The following special instruments, devices, and services are available to researchers at the Vanderbilt University CRC:

• Katahn indirect calorimetry chamber
• HPLC with electrochemical detection
• Fluoronephelometer
• Mass spectrometry support
• Immunology Assays
• Cardiovascular procedure laboratory
• EKG telemetry
• Sleep studies lab
• Continuous ECG Holter monitoring
• Continuous blood pressure monitors
• Exercise treadmill
• Bicycle ergometer
• Neurophysiological Testing Facilities
• Forearm Perfusion Equipment
• Hand-warming devices for arterialization of venous blood
• Balance Platform
• Monitoring capability for Prader-Willi and Neurological Disorders
• Metabolic kitchen / Nutrition services
• Computer software for nutrient analysis of food records and planning metabolic diets
• Computerized Database Management and Analysis
• Biotechnology Support
• 24-Hour Nursing Care
• Total Nitrogen Analysis with Pyrochemilluminescence
• DNA Extraction Service
• Automated Biochemical Urine and Serum Analysis
• DEXA
• BOD POD
• Metabolic Carts
• Bronchoscope
• Exercise Monitors (Pedometers)
• Blood Flow Doppler