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Uniquely positioned to shape, validate, and deliver biomarker assessments that strive to improve patient outcomes across diverse Therapeutic Areas

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Central laboratories

Meeting the demands of today’s drug, device and diagnostics development environment requires a next generation service provider.
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Digital Technologies

Labmatrix® is an industry-leading solution developed to address some of the biggest challenges related to clinical trial sample management.
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Genomics

We offer a range of genomic laboratory services to support drug discovery, precision medicine and clinical development. Our industry-leading team advances research by delivering scientific insights that help clients maximize the value of their data.
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Discovery Sciences

Our labs bring expertise in protein production, antibody discovery, and immunogenicity to help you select the most promising candidates and reduce risk as you move toward IND-enabling studies.
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Biosciences

One of the world's largest and most respected bioanalytical and ADME laboratory networks. From our global locations, we serve many of the largest pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide.
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Specialty immunoassays

a CLIA-certified biomarker testing laboratory developing immunoassays used to quantify protein biomarkers in support of drug mechanism of action, pharmacodynamic, prognostic, and predictive clinical studies across all stages of drug discovery and development.
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Vaccines

Combining cutting-edge technology platforms and state-of-the-art laboratories with over 35 years of clinical vaccine development.
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Digital innovation

We have a dedicated Digital Innovation department focused on driving operational improvements and quality of our services. We’ve helped create agile and impactful solutions across the organization with the underpinnings of traceability, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
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Clinical Trial Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

Specialized TB testing capabilities to address the research challenges in the field of TB

Due to the complexity of tuberculosis (TB) studies, we understand that when testing and data are managed in a harmonized fashion by a qualified central laboratory, this allows for seamless comparison across all sites. IQVIA has an affiliate laboratory with specialized clinical trial TB testing capabilities located in Pretoria, South Africa. This lab provides state-of-the-art technologies, quality management systems, capacity, and high-quality infrastructure to address the full spectrum of your tuberculosis testing needs.

Affiliate Laboratory in Pretoria, South Africa

  • Full-service laboratory with dedicated Biosafety Level 3 TB lab
  • All TB testing in one facility
  • Only centralized lab in Africa
  • First CAP accredited lab on the African continent
  • Only CAP accredited centralized lab in Africa with full spectrum testing capabilities
  • Global laboratory network to support multi-regional trials
  • Experienced and knowledgeable logistics team
  • NGSP Level 1 laboratory certification
  • CDC Lipids Standardization Program
  • GCP and privacy awareness
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Tuberculosis Testing Methods

 

Standard Assays
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Smear
Culture, Identification, and Susceptibility (1st and 2nd line)
by BD MGIT™ system and LJ medium
HAINs assays – Genotypic drug resistance
(MTBDRplus/MTBDR-sl) and Speciation (CM/AS test)
Minimum Inhabitory Concetrations (MIC)
Determination Culture based (Liquid/Solid media)
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection by GeneXpert® TB Test
QuantiFERON® – TB Gold

 

Custom Assay Development and Validation
New Drug Susceptibility Testing – Culture based (Liquid/Solid media)
Sputum TB Plate Quantitative Culture – Serial dilution with plate based growth

 

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