Central Laboratory Services
Central Laboratory Services
Comprehensive Clinical Research Services
Avetra provides full-service clinical research support across the study lifecycle. Our services are designed to deliver disciplined execution, operational clarity, and consistent oversight supported by senior leadership and integrated laboratory capabilities.
We work as an extension of sponsor teams, aligning strategy, operations, and execution to ensure studies are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with clear accountability.
Avetra provides full-service clinical research support across the study lifecycle. Our services are designed to deliver disciplined execution, operational clarity, and consistent oversight supported by senior leadership and integrated laboratory capabilities.
We work as an extension of sponsor teams, aligning strategy, operations, and execution to ensure studies are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with clear accountability.
Integrated Laboratory & Biospecimen Operations
Avetra provides integrated laboratory and biospecimen services designed to support traditional, hybrid, and decentralized clinical trial designs across all phases of development.
Laboratory operations are embedded directly within clinical execution rather than managed as a separate vendor function. This approach provides end-to-end visibility, reduces operational handoffs, and ensures consistent oversight of biospecimens from collection through final disposition.
Integrated Laboratory & Biospecimen Operations
Our team works with study sites and courier services to support consistent specimen handling and timely delivery to laboratory partners.
Avetra's laboratory operations are embedded directly within clinical execution rather than managed as a separate vendor function. This approach provides end-to-end visibility, reduces operational handoffs, and ensures consistent oversight of biospecimens from collection through final disposition.
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Biospecimen Lifecycle Oversight
Avetra manages biospecimens across the full study lifecycle with defined processes, documented controls, and continuous visibility and supports the coordination of laboratory data reporting so that test results are available to study teams and sponsors as part of the overall clinical dataset.
End-to-end oversight includes:
- Study-specific kitting and supply coordination
- Biospecimen collection and handling procedures
- Domestic and international logistics coordination
- Accessioning, processing, and testing oversight
- Short- and long-term storage management
- Final disposition and documentation
This structured approach supports data integrity, audit readiness, and reliable downstream analysis.
Laboratory Services & Capabilities
Avetra supports a comprehensive range of laboratory and biospecimen services, delivered through integrated operations and qualified laboratory partnerships.
Core Laboratory Services
- Central laboratory testing
- Diagnostic and biomarker analysis
- Specialty and esoteric testing coordination
- Sample accessioning and tracking
- Data reconciliation and reporting oversight
Biospecimen Services
- Custom kit design and assembly
- Biospecimen collection support
- Cold chain and ambient logistics coordination
- Cryogenic and controlled-environment storage
- Sample inventory management and tracking
Decentralized & Hybrid Support
- Mobile phlebotomy
- Home-based sample collection workflows
- Hybrid site and remote collection models
Laboratory Instrumentation & Equipment
Avetra-supported laboratories utilize industry-standard instrumentation and infrastructure commonly found in pharmaceutical and diagnostic central laboratories.
All laboratory environments operate under defined quality systems and applicable regulatory standards.
Capabilities may include, but are not limited to:
Analytical & Diagnostic Instruments
- Clinical chemistry analyzers
- Immunoassay platforms
- Hematology analyzers
- Molecular diagnostics systems (PCR, qPCR)
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms
- Mass spectrometry systems (LC-MS/MS)
- Flow cytometers
Sample Processing & Handling
- Biosafety cabinets
- Centrifuges (refrigerated and high-speed)
- Automated liquid handling systems
- Aliquoting and labeling systems
- Controlled temperature workstations
Storage & Environmental Control
- Ultra-low temperature freezers (-80°C)
- Cryogenic storage systems (liquid nitrogen)
- Refrigerated and ambient storage units
- Continuous temperature monitoring systems
- Backup power and alarm systems
Quality & Data Infrastructure
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Sample tracking and chain-of-custody systems
- Data integration and transfer tools
- Audit trails and documentation controls
Quality, Compliance & Oversight
Quality is embedded throughout Avetra’s laboratory operations. Oversight is structured to support regulatory expectations and inspection readiness at every stage.
Key elements include:
- Standardized procedures and documentation
- Defined chain-of-custody controls
- Continuous monitoring and issue escalation
- Alignment with GCP, GLP (as applicable), and regulatory requirements
- Audit-ready documentation and reporting
Laboratory oversight is coordinated with clinical operations to ensure consistency across study execution.
Designed for Operational Simplicity
- Fewer vendors to manage
- Clear ownership of biospecimen workflows
- Reduced risk of miscommunication or delays
- Improved transparency across clinical and laboratory data
Supporting Diverse Study Designs
Avetra’s laboratory model supports:
- Early-phase and late-phase studies
- Diagnostic validation programs
- Large-scale registries and surveillance studies
- Traditional site-based trials
- Hybrid and decentralized trial designs
Laboratory services are adapted to study-specific requirements while maintaining consistent oversight and quality standards.
Explore Laboratory-Enabled Clinical Execution
Avetra’s integrated laboratory services provide sponsors and sites with clarity, control, and confidence in biospecimen management and support high-quality clinical research from first sample to final dataset.
Broad Expertise Across Therapeutic and Diagnostic Disciplines
Avetra supports an extensive range of therapeutic and diagnostic areas, enabling sponsors to advance clinical research across diverse, complex, and high-impact indications. Our teams bring subject matter expertise, operational depth, and scientific fluency to each program, ensuring that every therapeutic area receives the strategic attention and clinical rigor it demands. With experience in trials involving tens of thousands of patients, Avetra has developed a deep understanding of disease-specific workflows, endpoint requirements, and regulatory expectations, positioning us as a trusted partner for sponsors seeking reliable, scalable research solutions.
Comprehensive Experience Across All Trial Types
Avetra operationalizes an extensive range of therapeutic and diagnostic areas, enabling sponsors to advance clinical research across diverse, complex, and high-impact indications. Our teams bring subject matter expertise, operational depth, and scientific fluency to each program, ensuring that every therapeutic area receives the strategic attention and clinical rigor it demands. With experience in trials involving tens of thousands of patients, Avetra has developed a deep understanding of disease-specific workflows, endpoint requirements, and regulatory expectations, positioning us as a trusted partner for sponsors seeking reliable, scalable research solutions.
Broad Expertise Across Therapeutic and Diagnostic Disciplines
Avetra supports an extensive range of therapeutic and diagnostic areas, enabling sponsors to advance clinical research across diverse, complex, and high-impact indications. Our teams bring subject matter expertise, operational depth, and scientific fluency to each program, ensuring that every therapeutic area receives the strategic attention and clinical rigor it demands. With experience in trials involving tens of thousands of patients, Avetra has developed a deep understanding of disease-specific workflows, endpoint requirements, and regulatory expectations, positioning us as a trusted partner for sponsors seeking reliable, scalable research solutions.
Proven Execution at Scale
Avetra has managed clinical programs involving tens of thousands of participants, demonstrating our capacity to operate at scale while maintaining quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Our experience includes nationwide registries, large multi-site validation programs, and diagnostic surveillance studies requiring rapid enrollment and high-throughput data and sample processing.
