For over two decades, clients have come to DLH in search of expertise, scientific acumen, and innovative solutions. Our laboratory and database staff customize services to meet the specific needs of each client – from specimen collection protocols to specimen receipt, collection kit design and assembly, shipping, processing, storage, analysis, and beyond.
Beyond specimen management, we offer guidance in planning specimen collection and coordination of field activities, including identifying risks and proposing solutions. DLH’s Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Central Processing Laboratory (CPL) in Durham, NC has managed the efficient tracking of over 5.8 million NIEHS specimen for more than 100 protocols
We develop protocols informed by our epidemiologic and clinical experience and methodology. Our full-service support includes:
Just as no to clients are the same, no two scientific protocols are the same. Our client-specific protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) are tailored for your requirements, with a priority always on processing materials securely to maintain viability and scientific integrity. We offer specialized procedures including:
Precision and accuracy are at the center of everything we do. All specimen activities are guided by well-honed standardized project management procedures, designed to proactively identify and mitigate challenges inherent in the work that our customers undertake. If a study extends for five or more years, or involves geographically disparate collaborators, repositories, clients, and subcontractors, clients can rest assured that our experienced program managers have faced the issues relevant to specimen collection, processing, and storage.
Industry-leading laboratory operations expertise is the foundation for broad suite of scientific services that we offer to clients. We have assisted clients in establishing, selecting, using, and monitoring sites and laboratories nationally and internationally. Additional laboratory and complementary research support services include:
