Comprehensive
Sample
Management
Solutions
Discover the
Hidden Value in
Your Sample Assets
solutions consulting
sample storage
sample bioprocessing
onsite/offsite
operations management
logistics/relocation
technology solutions
Solutions Consulting
Our comprehensive solutions team helps you develop your sample management plan today so you are able to advance your research tomorrow.
Together, we will build a customized plan that incorporates the development of sample optimization and data
virtualization strategies that will reduce your clinical trial costs, minimize your risk and will maximize the life of your sample assets.
Throughout the planning process, we consult with you to set expectations, establish requirements and obtain your authorization. Our goal is to ensure your samples are managed and processed in accordance with the sample management plan.
Using our four stage process, we partner with you to build a customized and flexible sample management plan to support your research objectives.
Sample Storage
As the benchmark in sample management, BioStorage Technologies manages more than 200 types of biological samples ranging from ambient to liquid nitrogen storage, maintains over 150 consistent global SOPs for sample management and offers the industry’s most innovative sample management technology solutions.
Our global biorepositories provide consistent processes to efficiently consolidate and optimize your sample asset library while managing the complete lifecycle of your samples.
Establish customized global management strategy for each sample type, including development of protocols and business continuity plans
Trained experts and broad spectrum of supply chain management processes to support active clinical trials or relocation and storage of collections
Logistics teams efficiently coordinate shipments for any sample temperature via customized transportation services
Comprehensive portfolio of translational research services including sample preparation, extraction, cell culture and genetic analytical services
Compliant sample storage with temperature monitoring, automated alerts and back-up equipment insured by a business continuity plan
Guaranteed retrieval and shipment within 24 hours, whether you need one specimen or an entire batch
Regulatory-compliant sample destruction processes provide an efficient way to manage sample rationalization and disposal
collect retrieve transport plan protect dispose
Customer
Evaluation of ResourcesSample Plan Development Process
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Technology
People Process
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Sample Bioprocessing
As a global leader in sample management, we offer sample bioprocessing solutions for genetic, gene and cell-based research through a Bioprocessing Solutions Alliance with RUCDR Infinite Biologics. We have an integrated, state-of-the-art scientific approach and technology infrastructure for the delivery of advanced sample bioprocessing and biobanking solutions. We provide a full portfolio of translational research services including:
Sample preparation and extraction services
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Automated sample aliquoting and blood fractionation•
Normalized biomaterial aliquoting/distribution•
Tissue preparation and storage•
DNA, RNA and miRNA extractionCell culture and stem cell services
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Cell line establishment and processing•
Tissue biopsies•
Lymphoblastoid cell line creation•
Stem cell line derivation and processingGenetic and genomic analytical services
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Gene expression profiling (low, medium,high-throughput)
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Genotyping (low, medium, high-throughput)•
Next generation sequencingBioinformatics/analysis services
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Experimental design consulting•
Data formatting and transfer•
Analytical servicesOnsite/Offsite Operations
BioStorage Technologies provides flexible onsite, offsite or hybrid sample management solutions that are designed to meet your research needs and deliver research
efficiencies at a 30-50% cost savings. Our sample management people, process, and technology expertise enable us to develop performance-based KPI-driven metrics and governance processes to meet your quality requirements, timelines and budget.
Offsite sample management solutions
Enables you to outsource the storage of your samples at our global biorepositories to improve your internal resource allocation, reduce staff time spent on sample management and lower your overhead costs.
Onsite sample management solutions
When it is important to maintain your samples in close proximity to your research center, we provide an onsite solution at your location which includes our sample management experts, quality processes and industry- leading technology.
Hybrid sample management solutions
Hybrid models are available when you need active samples to be stored and managed at your facility and long-term samples stored and inventoried at our biorepository facilities.
Logistics/Relocation
BioStorage Technologies’ expertise in cold chain management and logistics is unmatched.
Whether your samples need to travel at ambient, frozen, or liquid nitrogen temperatures our logistics team coordinates all manner of shipments, offering three levels of sample relocation and transportation service from small orders via standard international air carriers to enhanced logistics supported at your location by our logistics experts to customized relocation with our one-of-a-kind mobile biorepository vehicle, Relofleet®.
A Certified Cargo Screening Facility certified by the
International Air Transport Association and the United States Department of Transportation, our facilities are strategically located near major international airports so that we are able to deliver the most expedient shipping and retrieval of sample assets with temperature quality assurance. Our expert onsite transfer team handles the details of moving numerous samples for you and can supply you with pre-conditioned sample shipping kits.
Technology Solutions
We provide you with the most powerful sample management technology solutions in the industry, including our Intelligent Specimen Inventory Storage System, ISISS®, and flexible global data integration and virtualization capabilities with our Integrated Sample Intelligence Data Online Repository, ISIDOR®.
Whether you prefer an offsite, onsite or hybrid sample management solution, ISISS® technology provides you with fast, flexible and secure control of your valuable sample information. This US FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant technology offers:
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Single, uneditable global database•
Compliant audit trail tracking•
Custom, flexible sample data reporting•
Consent management and tracking•
Global online shipping requests•
Flexible data bridging•
Easy search features•
Complete chain of custody for each sampleBioStorage Technologies, Inc. is the premier, global provider of comprehensive sample management solutions for the bioscience industry. Offering flexible onsite, offsite and hybrid models for the smartsourcing of research assets, BioStorage Technologies provides a complete life-cycle of sample management solutions. With an expert team of global sample consultants, industry-leading temperature-controlled storage facilities, innovative bioprocessing solutions and state-of-the-art technology solutions to support sample inventory and data virtualization, the company supports its customers in maximizing opportunities, minimizing risk and reducing costs.
“Agile data integration and
virtualization is a critical capability
which streamlines the drug discovery
process and advances new therapies to
the market. Access to high quality,
well-curated biological samples is essential
for the generation of research data and
enables therapeutic targeting.”
-George Milne, Ph.D.,
Former Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Pfizer, Inc.
Sample management experts Flexible solutions consulting
Quality certifications
Compliant audit trail tracking of samples Documented chain-of-custody
Innovative, web-based technology system Sample data virtualization solutions
BioStorage Technologies is the
premier, global provider of
comprehensive sample management
solutions for the bioscience industry.
BioStorage Technologies leads the industry with the College of American Pathologists Biorepository Accreditation along with adherence
to GxP guidelines of Good Tissue Practices, Good Clinical Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices
and Good Laboratory Practices.
solutions consulting
sample storage
sample bioprocessing
onsite/offsite
operations management
logistics/relocation
technology solutions
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