Biorepositories for High-value Specimens

Facilities & Capabilities
SeraCare manages over 17 million specimens in their BioBank for clients, including cell banks, tissue, sera, plasma, slides and nucleic acids, in facilities encompassing 80,000 square feet. Customers rely on our ultra-modern facilities to deliver security and efficiency through:

• 80,000+ sq. ft. dedicated space
• Experienced Personnel
• 25+ years experience
• On-Site/On-Call Certified Technicians
• State-of-the-Art Equipment
• Thorough Validation and Retirement Programs
• 24 x 7 Automated Temperature Monitoring
• Facility Safegaurds
• Dedicated/Redundant Back-up Units
• Redundant HVAC Systems
• LN2 Bulk Tanks with Telemetry Monitoring and Vacuum Insulated Piping
• Stringent Quality Assurance
• Custom-Designed database (Biological Specimen Inventory System)
• CFR Part 11 Compliant and Validated
• Real-time internet accessible with custom tailoring to client needs

Services

• Specimen Processing
• Serum/Plasma Separation
• PBMC Isolation and Cryopreservation
• Inventory of Frozen Specimens
• Aliquot from Frozen Specimens
• Specimen Storage
• Room Temperature, +4ºC, -20ºC, -80ºC and -150ºC
• Storage in SeraCare or Client owned freezers
• Specimen Retrieval
• Blinding and Anonymization Services
• Bulk Relocations (Domestic)
• Shipping and Receiving
• Manual and automated processes
• IATA Certified Shipper of Dangerous Goods
• Worldwide and Domestic
• Infectious and Non-Infectious Specimens
• Sample Management, Logistics and Storage Consultation