The importance of biospecimens in life science research
Blood products and biospecimens are essential components in medical research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development. From blood components like plasma and serum to isolated cells and tissue samples, each biospecimen offers information for studying physiological processes, understanding the mechanisms of diseases, and developing innovative treatments. Researchers and clinicians utilize specimens to investigate biomarkers, conduct genetic analyses, explore immunological responses, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
Product offering
We offer a wide range of human biospecimens including blood & tissue samples from healthy & diseased donors. All biospecimens are sourced ethically and handled with care from start to finish.
For diseased products and other sample types, visit our page: Other Biospecimens
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Don't hesitate to contact our team to request a quote or for any questions about blood & biospecimens. Please fill out the form by following the link below or message us at biospecimens@lubio.ch.
Strict ethical and legal standards
Collecting and using biospecimens for research comes with significant ethical responsibilities. Our approach meets the ethical and legal standards essential for life science research, ensuring that our biospecimens are collected and processed in a way that both complies with regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines, while also ensuring dignity, control and anonymity for the donor.
- Tissue specimens are collected under ethical regulations and in accordance with all applicable (local and international) laws
- Clinical materials are obtained following official protocols, with appropriate Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC) approval
- Donations are made under a voluntarily signed Informed Consent form
- Specimens are delivered de-identified and de-linked from the original clinical records
Read more on ethical and legal standards in human biospecimen collection
Why work with us instead of collecting samples in-house?
- Expertise and specialization:
Outsourcing leukopak collection allows companies to leverage the specialized expertise of an external service provider. Research Donors ensures that samples are collected efficiently and according to industry best practices and ethical guidelines, reducing the risk of errors or contamination.
- Regulatory compliance:
Leukopak collection and handling are subject to strict regulatory requirements and quality standards, particularly when used in clinical trials or therapeutic applications. Outsourcing to Research Donors ensures compliance with these regulations, reducing the company's regulatory burden and risks.
- Cost savings:
Setting up and maintaining an in-house leukopak collection operation can be costly. Outsourcing eliminates the need for companies to invest in specialized equipment, trained personnel, and infrastructure. This can result in significant cost savings, especially for companies with infrequent or sporadic need for leukopaks.
- Scalability:
Outsourcing provides scalability. Companies can easily adjust the quantity of leukopaks collected to match their research or clinical trial requirements. This flexibility is advantageous as it avoids the fixed costs and resource constraints associated with maintaining an in-house collection operation.
- Focus on core competencies:
By outsourcing leukopak collection, companies can concentrate their resources and efforts on their core competencies, whether that's drug development, research, or therapeutic applications. This allows them to allocate more time and resources to activities that directly contribute to their mission and objectives.
- Mitigation of risk:
Outsourcing can help mitigate certain risks. Donor recruitment, collection procedures, and quality control can be complex and involve potential legal, ethical, and reputational risks. Research Donors has established protocols and experience in managing these risks.
- Access to diverse donor pools:
Research Donors has access to a large and diverse donor pool, which can be beneficial for research that requires specific demographics or a broader range of immune cell types. This can enhance the quality and relevance of the leukopaks collected.
- Time efficiency:
Outsourcing leukopak collection can expedite the process. Research Donors is experienced in handling collections efficiently, reducing the lead time between sample acquisition and research or clinical application.
- Reducing administrative burden:
The administrative tasks associated with donor recruitment, informed consent, and regulatory documentation can be time-consuming. Outsourcing these responsibilities can alleviate the administrative burden on the company.
Raising the standard of life science distribution together
We are the official Swiss distributing partner of Research Donors in Switzerland. Like LubioScience, Research Donors are part of Europa Biosite, a leading distributor of life science products in Europe and the USA. We work closely together for collecting, processing & delivering human blood and biospecimens products and that meet your project needs.
