Central Laboratory Services

Meeting the demands of today’s drug, device and diagnostics development environment requires a next generation service provider. When looking for a long-term central laboratory solution, it’s important to find a partner that can accommodate your needs across a broad range of central lab services. IQVIA Laboratories helps sponsors enable laboratory testing in global clinical trials by providing specimen collection kits, a courier network, a biorepository, plus project management and data management. With extensive scientific expertise and industry leading capabilities in lab services, biomarkers, companion diagnostics, esoteric testing, high quality data and analytics, as well as global logistics and biorepository & specimen management, IQVIA Laboratories helps biotech and pharmaceutical companies meet their development needs.

Our services include

Companion Diagnostics

Assays that are required to be used before a specific therapy can be initiated

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Laboratory Network Solutions

Realize cost savings, faster contracting and improved study data by alleviating the strain of managing multiple external lab service vendors

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Labmatrix® Clinical Trial Sample and Consent Tracking

Tracking clinical trial samples and consents to support total sample lifecycle management

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Investigator Support

Provides investigator site personnel with immediate access to central laboratory information and guidance anywhere in the world

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PBMC and BMMC Services

Processing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMCs) at our central laboratories across the world

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Pediatric Drug Development Services

We are addressing both unique challenges in pediatric clinical trials and the needs of the patients

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Project Management

Unsurpassed resources, knowledge and experience in laboratory management to work for you on each clinical trial study

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Solutions for your most complex challenges

Because the challenges faced by our clients are unique, one-size-fits- all solutions simply don’t work. This is why we offer solutions specifically designed and tailored to the needs of each client. Our customized solutions are powered by:

Global testing services including anatomic pathology, flow cytometry, immunoassay, safety testing, access to an extensive test menu, and the ability to collaborate on developing customized tests
Harmonized processes with clinical data management for full-service integration
Expertise to develop a fit-for-purpose biomarker discovery and development strategy based on knowledge and experience, mitigating risks for improved clinical outcomes
Early engagement scientific specialists for feasibility and methods review, assessment of regulatory requirements (e.g. IVD vs CLIA validation), and application of best practices for global scale-up and deployment
Scientific acumen and resources to supplement and enhance your internal capabilities
Quality from sample collection to lab data management solutions
Strategic operation models customized to integrate all your data, biosample tracking and storage needs with easy-to-use technology platforms that enable result reporting and trial oversight

Integrated scientific and operational delivery

Testing accuracy and efficiency are crucial, but you also need the value and insight that comes from close collaboration with a seasoned team of scientists and project managers, who understand the scientific and medical challenges of your protocol and can help you reach your goals on time and within budget.

Each of our laboratories delivers excellence through our six-sigma quality systems encompassing harmonized processes, instrumentation, tests and reagents, and integrated LIMS systems.

Our solutions are flexible, drawing from our deep scientific expertise and far-reaching global network. We can help you meet the unique turnaround times and stability requirements of every protocol and ensure quality from sample collection to data delivery.

Optimized global network
We have the world’s largest network of CAP-accredited central labs and partner with you to make the study process a collaborative and seamless effort. Laboratories locations are:

Argentina – Buenos Aires
Brazil – San Paulo
China – Beijing
India – Mumbai
Japan – Tokyo
UK – Edinburgh
Singapore – Singapore
South Africa – Pretoria
United States – Atlanta, GA; Valencia and San Juan Capistrano, CA

Central Lab Services Partner for Success

IQVIA Laboratories brings together scientific expertise, proven methods and innovative technologies to help customers turn clear insights into confident decisions. Biopharma customers trust us for providing not only high-quality testing, but also accurate, quality data and analytics to shape better outcomes.

Let’s improve human health together

Learn more about our capabilities including our end-to-end biomarker services, assay development and biospecimen & consent management

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