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Specimen management & biorepository

Build additional efficiencies into your process with on-site sample bioprocessing or store samples from closed studies in a robust biorepository.

Need a secure storage solution for your closed clinical trial samples? Enter Labcorp Biorepository. With Labcorp’s over 10 million samples in storage and four global facilities—with plenty of room to grow—you can choose any or all of our locations to store your samples.
 

Inside Indianapolis Central Lab: Navigating the future of specimen management & testing

At Labcorp’s central labs, we understand the impact of operational processes on data quality. That’s why we safeguard your samples through robust receipt, processing, storing and retrieval. Take a look behind the scenes at our Indianapolis central laboratory and learn more about our pre-analytical services and specimen management systems.

Choose from our biorepository facilities in:

Greenfield Indiana, U.S.
Mechelen Belgium
Singapore Singapore
Shanghai China

We prioritize your sample’s safety, cost savings for your program and a sustainable mindset that minimizes environmental impact.

World-class operations to help maintain sample integrity

Every sample is precious. That’s why we have an unrelenting focus when it comes to preserving the integrity of your sample. CAP-accredited since 2014, our biorepository outpaces Six Sigma performance—meaning we have fewer than 3.4 defects per million samples handled.

Our storage processes consistently keep your samples at the correct temperature and are managed through temperature monitoring, alarm systems, and freezer qualification and maintenance.  Have questions along the way? Our collaborative project managers provide specialized guidance focused on your unique needs.

Finally, when you need to quickly reference data from your sample, our biorepository web portal has you covered. Within the platform, you’ll get real-time visibility and rapid access to all stored samples.

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Start with Labcorp Central Laboratories, stay with Labcorp Biorepository

Choosing Labcorp Biorepository allows you to benefit from multiple cost-savings, such as:

  • Lower monthly storage fees after study closure
  • Zero fees for:
    • Transportation*
    • Registration*
    • Retrieval *
       *When shipping samples from Central Labs to our biorepository or vice versa
  • Sample shipments from third-party labs, which can be received without relabeling. You can even choose to consolidate these samples with us for improved visibility that lets you know exactly what samples you have so you only keep what you need

Committed to sustainability

Across our multidisciplinary business, we practice corporate responsibility wherever possible. This includes our biorepository operations, all of which are located near central lab facilities to reduce our carbon footprint with reduced transportation. In addition, we:

  • Participate in programs led by My Green Lab®, a globally recognized institution for laboratory sustainability best practices

  • Utilize freezers certified by ENERGY STAR

  • Practice responsible waste reduction and recycling

  • Designate annual targets to increase renewable energy

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