In life sciences, every sample has the potential to drive discoveries, critical diagnoses and vital therapeutic advancements. But without the proper care of these samples, even the most promising research can become flawed. At Biofortuna, we understand that safeguarding materials, be they biological specimens or reagents, is not just about storage. Instead, it’s about protecting your investment, timelines and the integrity of your successful research and product development.
What is sample integrity and why does it matter?
Each sample is processed and analysed to derive data and key insights that inform future discoveries. Sample integrity refers to the ability of these samples to maintain their original characteristics, ensuring their quality for accurate analysis, influencing:
- data reliability,
- research reproducibility,
- regulatory compliance and
- product development timelines.
Common threats to sample integrity
Protecting samples requires a fully controlled environment with meticulous procedures in place. Without this, even minor issues can cause these vital assets to become compromised, resulting in their degradation or loss. This could cause months or years of work to be wasted and significantly delay scientific discoveries and product launches.
Risks to sample integrity include:
- temperature fluctuations during storage or transit,
- cross-contamination between samples or from personnel,
- microbial contamination and
- improper handling.
Protecting sample integrity
Safeguarding your samples so they remain intact and uncontaminated ensures the data collected accurately represents the real-world scenario you’re investigating. This is crucial not only for your own understanding, but in establishing a solid foundation for exploration.
At Biofortuna, we understand the complexities of managing diverse sample collections. That’s why we provide comprehensive solutions that ensure the long-term integrity and accessibility of your critical samples. Our controlled storage services are designed to maintain the highest standards of preservation for samples critical to drug discovery and development, including:
- cell lines and human cells,
- bloods, serum and plasma from clinical trials,
- reagents,
- biopsies and
- retain materials.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed for precision temperature control, continuous monitoring, alerting and reporting and is underpinned by a robust business continuity plan, ensuring a safe, contamination-free environment for your samples. We can store samples under a wide range of conditions, from controlled ambient to -196oC, and continuously monitor our facilities to alert the team to any temperature fluctuations that could degrade samples, enabling them to respond immediately to secure the samples. This 24/7 monitoring and secure facilities combined with our extensive training also prevents unauthorised access to eliminate contamination or misplacement risks.
Additionally, our services extend to accurate retrieval and secure transport, so your samples are always accounted for and readily available when you need them.
Our capabilities
Our expertise in controlled environmental storage spans:
Our storage facilities are tailored to suit your project requirements, whether short or long-term, and ensure accessibility, traceability and confidence at every stage.
Why partner with Biofortuna?
Sample integrity relies on meticulous planning and reliable execution. By partnering with Biofortuna for your controlled sample storage, you’re not leaving the integrity of your assets to chance, entrusting them to an experienced, expert team that understands the complexity and value of your materials. We are dedicated to:
Mitigating risk: Protecting your samples against degradation, misplacement or contamination avoids loss and costly delays, ensuring the continuity of your project.- Operational flexibility: We provide prompt access to your high-quality materials, enabling seamless progression for research and development through to manufacturing. Where a request for sample retrieval is received by 11am, we’ll have the samples ready for next day despatch.
- Secure storage: Our highly accredited quality management system meticulously governs our infrastructure, procedures and personnel. This ensuring unwavering reliability and complete peace of mind for our customers.
- Regulatory confidence: Biofortuna proudly holds multiple globally recognised accreditations, demonstrating our commitment to excellence, so you can rest assured that our processes and facilities protect the resources invested into your research and discovery.
Mitigating risk: Protecting your samples against degradation, misplacement or contamination avoids loss and costly delays, ensuring the continuity of your project.Future-proof your research
From early-stage validation through to clinical trials and regulatory approved products, the integrity of your samples underpins the success of your research and development. Biofortuna’s controlled storage services ensure that your critical samples are always protected and accessible to help you to confidently pursue the next step in your journey.
To learn more about our controlled environment services and how they can support your project, speak with a member of our expert team today.
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