Central Labs
Combine the expertise of a leading contract research organization (CRO) with global central laboratories that are among the world's largest dedicated exclusively to clinical trials.
We offer:
- Comprehensive range of central lab services
- Extensive reach
- High level of accuracy
Central Labs' Global Reach
Through strategically located central lab facilities in Brussels, Belgium; Highland Heights, Ky.; Singapore; and Beijing, China, we provide central laboratory services, including biomarker measurement services, to investigator sites in virtually every country of the world. Global standard operating procedures (SOPs) and weekly cross-validation of central laboratory results among facilities ensure consistency and provide global combinable data throughout each study.
To learn more, view our central labs online tour.
Central Lab in Singapore
Our central lab facility in Singapore strengthens our ability to provide biopharmaceutical clients an extensive range of customized laboratory services in Southeast Asia, a high-growth region for clinical research. The central laboratory instrumentation and standards in Singapore are identical to platforms located at our other global central labs.
Logistical Central Lab Expertise
PPD has negotiated worldwide delivery contracts for fast, accurate and cost-efficient central laboratory data transportation services. Our strategic partnerships with vendors and courier services expedite delivery of trial samples and supplies, providing up-to-the-minute tracking details. We can also acquire and validate custom data collections kits and arrange for any third-party testing that may be necessary for more specialized assays.
Customized Central Lab Services
With operations solely dedicated to clinical trial testing, we understand the issues of drug development and can assist with protocol development to select the most appropriate tests for both safety and efficacy.
- Built-in flexibility in protocol setup
- Dedicated project management for Phase I-IV trials
- A comprehensive list of central lab services (Adobe Acrobat file, 43 KB)
- Efficient sample collection, management, storage and handling
- Global logistics management through robust information systems
- Customized electronic reporting of lab results, study progress and queries
Our data management capabilities cover essential reporting formats and provide standard data that integrates easily into any client-specified clinical data management system. Secure client extranets allow project team members to review daily lab results and run customized reports.
Central Labs' High Scientific Standards
PPD's global central labs maintain the highest scientific standards by an ongoing quality improvement process that includes external proficiency testing. Our central labs are also certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), among others. Our more than 300 scientists, technicians and project managers have a broad range of therapeutic expertise as well as training and certification in applicable areas. Our central lab personnel undergo intensive training in analytical procedures to ensure specimens and data are treated with the care needed to meet patient safety requirements and study objectives.
Quality Central Lab Performance and Sample Collection
With our high level of accuracy, the number of test subjects required is reduced, saving time and money.
Each project is assigned a manager to coordinate the service teams and deliver high-quality outcomes by:
- Performing ongoing monitoring
- Engaging in proactive communications
- Ascertaining risk management
- Handling all administrative and clinical management support for worldwide sites
- Ensuring timely resolution of any protocol-specific issues
